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How to Facilitate Group Discussion Effectively, SITI NUR SYAHIRAH BT MOHD…
How to Facilitate Group Discussion Effectively
Starting
Refer to the questions distributed as a guide
Use a partner activity
Make a list of important points
Encourage students to contribute ideas by using brainstorming activity
Divide students into small group to discuss an issue
Pose a controversial issue and organize an informal debate
Preparing
Making sure that everyone understand clearly elements in group discussion
Clearly state the objective of the discussion
Help students prepare
Have a clear goal/objective by planning
No distraction
Know who is talking, use their name when responding
Evaluating
Ask students to respond to specific questions about the discussion
Conduct informal evaluation of the discussion
Ask students to write a one-minute paper
Encouraging
Allow students to ask question anonymously
Facilitate small discussion before sharing with entire class
Provide inclusive environment for discussion by knowing one another
Use many kind of resources
Use a "token system"
Limit teacher's involvement
Balance students' voice during discussion
Guiding
Be alert for signs that the discussion is deteriorating
Repeat the key point of all comments
Jot down key points
Help students to calm down
Have a clear agenda ans issues listed
Know not all students are comfortable with extended direct eye contact.
SITI NUR SYAHIRAH BT MOHD TOREK
TESL 1