Small Group CommunicationPart 2

By: Ruselle Perante

CHOOSING THE DISCUSSION LEADER• Leader- somebody who guides or

directs others.• A discussion leader is a symbol of

equality and diplomacy who assist the discussion group to work toward a solution of their problems without directing or controlling their thinking.

• He must make advance preparation by studying the topic open-mindedly.

Abilities of a Leader Express himself clearly and concisely Respond to various reaction from

participants and handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Ease tension and enliven the discussion Plan the proceedings Perceive relationships in order to lead the

discussion to a purposeful end Summarize the proceedings accurately

CHOOSING THE PARTICIPANTS

• Participants-somebody who takes part in something.

• The specific topic or issue and the purpose of the small group discussion determine who should attend the meeting and whether homogeneous or heterogeneous groupings is to be formed.

Consideration in choosing a participants

Knowledge about the topic or subject matter for discussion.

Commitment toward the achievement of the group objective.

Manner of attendance: voluntary or required Involvement in the profession. Attitudes towards the issues or topics to be

discussed. Interpersonal relationship among the

participants

Chosen participants should:

Prepare for the meeting Participate effectivelyObserve time limitsBe courteousThink , feel and talk in terms of group

welfare

CONDUCTING THE SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

Interaction in small group discussion is

a dynamic, spontaneous and a continuous process

where each participant acts

both as listener and speaker.

Obtaining Facts

FACTsomething that can be shown to be true, to

exist, or to have happened.the truth or actual existence of something,

as opposed to the supposition of something or a belief about something.

The Outline

I. Introduce the topic for discussionII. Identify the elements of the topic

required by the groupIII. Explore the specific area for

discussionIV. Conclude the discussion

Solving a problem and making decision

SOLVING A PROBLEM- to find a way of dealing successfully with a problem or difficulty

MAKING A DECISION- the process of making choices or reaching conclusions, especially on important political or business matters

THE OUTLINE

I. Define the problemII. Analyze the problemIII. Find solution to the problem IV. Evaluate the suggested solutionV. Put the solution into action

Physical setting

formats for small group communicat

ion

Types of small groups• Closed or Private- only the participating

members are present.

• Open or Public- seen and heard by a public audience who may or may not participate in the discussion

Closed or Private Open or public

Seating arrangement of participants

i. Face-offii. Leadmaniii.Altogetheriv.Face the audience

Face-off• The face-off type

of seating arrangement places the members face-to-face with each other

Leadman • The leadman

seating arrangement places an individual at the lead and at front of the table

Altogether• Is good visual

contact among the members and their position gives them feeling of equality among each other.

Face the audience• The discussion

participants face and speak to audience more to each other

END OF MY REPORTTHANK YOU FOR COOPERATION!

Prepared by: Ruselle C. Perante