1. Speech Communications
Pooling Ideas: Group Discussion

2. Word Bank Buzz session criteria dialogue discussion enlightenment
erroneously
evolve
excel
flaunt
formulated
forum
panel
Phillips 66
resumè
round table
symposium

3. Brain Teasers
How does group discussion differ from conversation and debate?
What are the specific characteristics of each of the six types of problem solving groups?
What are your duties as a participant in group discussion?
What are your duties as a chairperson in group discussion?
How should a subject problem be phrased?
What are the five steps in the problem solving process?

4. How does group discussion differ from conversation and debate?
Democratic, cooperative method where several individuals contribute ideas, opinions, and facts aimed at solving a problem.
It differs from conversation in that it follows a plan and has a specific purpose
It differs from debate in that its method is to search for answers rather than to win support

5. Specific characteristics of each of the six types of problem solving groups
Round table discussion
Meets face to face around a table
No audience
Members informally explore a subject or delve into a problem

6. Specific characteristics of each of the six types of problem solving groups
Panel discussion
Four to seven people who discuss a problem in front of an audience
No prepared speeches
Informal, spontaneous discussion based on previous study takes place

7. Specific characteristics of each of the six types of problem solving groups
Dialogue
Public discussion between two people
One asks the questions, and one (usually an expert) answers them

8. Specific characteristics of each of the six types of problem solving groups
Symposium
Three to six members who each present a prepared speech on a single subject before an audience
Each member may talk on different aspects of the problem
Or speakers who are experts present their personal views on the entire subject

9. Specific characteristics of each of the six types of problem solving groups
Forum
Audience questioning session that follows a panel, dialogue, symposium, speech, or film.

10. Specific characteristics of each of the six types of problem solving groups
Phillips 66 Buzz session
Six people who discuss a topic for six minutes—hence “66”
Good for involving a large audience in a limited time
Groups of 6 are formed out of the audience members who discuss the given topic in the 66 buzz method
After 6 minutes, one member from each group reports for one minute or less on the group’s contribution

11. What are your duties as a participant in group discussion?
Investigate the problem
Follow in order the five steps in the “problem solving process”
Describe--define terms, state symptoms
Determine the causes of the problem and the criteria solutions must meet
Suggest several possible solutions with strengths and weaknesses of each
Select the “best” solution
Prescribe definite ways to carry out the “best” solution
Participate with enthusiasm
Listen carefully to what the others say
Be receptive to ideas

12. What are the duties in group discussion?
Open the discussion
Guide group thinking along the problem solving process
Help the group to think “straight.”
Secure the participation of everyone
Record discussion points
Keep track of time limit
Close the discussion

13. How should a subject problem be phrased?
Phrase the subject as a question which doesn’t limit the solution
“How can we best…?”

14. What are the five steps in the problem solving process?
Choose a subject for discussion
Important to your group
Involves a policy (should or should not be done)
Phrase the subject as a question which doesn’t limit the solution
“How can we best…?”
Do research on your problem
Outline the information on the activity sheet
Hold a minute group discussion on the topic

15. Word Bank Buzz session criteria dialogue discussion enlightenment
erroneously
evolve
excel
flaunt
formulated
forum
panel
Phillips 66
resumè
round table
symposium

16. Assignment Choose a subject for discussion
Important to your group
Involves a policy (should or should not be done)
Phrase the subject as a question which doesn’t limit the solution
“How can we best…?”
Do research on your problem
Outline the information on the activity sheet
Hold a minute group discussion on the topic