Disussion

Effective Discussions

To avoid

• Two person exchanges
• Formal debating
• Exchanges which lock members inyo the role of passive observers

We want attentive and engaged discussions where all members are involved

Roadblock 1 : Silence

Some students take too much place and you have to fight to get your own voice. However, they will penalized as much as you will be …

Some people are quiet because they don’t understand the people are saying / Eye contact / Ask them question (non-threatening)

Roadblock 2 : Confusion during the discussion

• Signs: Rambling , change the topic , impartial sentences
• Treatement : Clarify at the beginning of the discussion / Restate the question and subject

Roadblock 3 : Weak questions

• Yes/ no questions
• Ask them what they are thinking
• Rhetorical questions
• You should ask a question , then answer and go deeper and even more and ask another one if necessary

Roadblock 4 : Controversal Questions

• Be respectful, Value their opinions
• Don’t talk about 30 seconds in a row / its too long / Try taking your place but very respectally
• If necessary , state the difference that cant be resolved

Roadblock 5 : Distracting behaviors

Roadblock 6 : Know-it all

• Use eye contact
• Acknowledge, encourage , then discuss of “air time” with problem member
• Impliment time limits with the problem

Roadblock 7 : Ending the discussion

• Ask for final comments and questions
• Summarize your ideas
• Reflect on how the discusiion went in general
• Don’t bring up any new points

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