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Discussions - Coggle Diagram
Discussions
Importance
To hear thought/ideas from others
To challenge/change ideas
To share ideas/insights with others
Increase and clarify knowledge
To help understand a subject further
To improve critical thinking
To increase confidence
To improve speaking skills
Skills in Discussions
Taking Part
It is important to participate each time you take part
in a discussion.
Start small by agreeing/disagrreing
Learn the phrases to use
Prepare questions beforehand
Agreeing/Disagreeing
Be polite:
When disagreeing, acknowledge the other opinion.
Opinions
Giving opinions
Make your ideas clear
Support with reasons/evidence
Give examples, statistics, information from readings
Asking opinions
Ask if others agree/disagree
Gives opportunity for others to join
Clarifying
Make sure you understand
Ask questions/ ask for clarification
Check your understanding
Give response
How to improve
Prepare
Understand the topic well
Do further reading
Listen
Focus on what is being said
Identify main ideas
Keep an open mind
Participate
Participate in the discussion even if only to disagree/agree
How to have an effective discussion?
Individual actions
Prepare for the topic
Be willing to listen
Build on what was said
Be willing to change your own opinions
Give evidence
Give others a chance to speak
Encourage others to speak
Be polite when agreeing/disagreeing
Be concise
Do not interrupt
Group actions
Know the aims of the discussion
Follow the set time limit
Sum up what has been said
Contribute to the discussion
Allow only one speaker at a time