- Ravi Sahu (Asst. Prof. - Marketing)HVPM’S COLLEGE OF ENGG. & TECH., AMT.

WORKSHOP ON

GAMES & GROUP DISCUSSIONS

AS A TEACHING METHODOLOGY

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN BORED?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Meaning:Lacking in interest as to cause mental fatigue

Used in a sentence:" a boring evening with uninteresting people“

OR" a boring CLASS with uninteresting

TEACHER“

IN THE CLASSROOM?

WHAT DO YOU DO THEN?

WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO?

BEING BORED IS VERY NORMAL!

BUT WHERE IS THE PROBLEM?

I AM SURE YOU WANT TO BE AN INTERESTING TEACHER OF A LIVELY BUNCH OF STUDENTS IN A CLASSROOM….

LETS SEE HOW TO ACHIEVE THAT WITH TODAY’S TOPICS

CONTENTS

WHY NEW TEACHING LEARNING PEDAGOGY?GROUP DISCUSSIONS (GD)

WHAT IS IT? WHY DO WE NEED IT? WHERE CAN WE USE IT? & HOW TO DO IT? 2 GD SESSIONS FOR TWO DIFFERENT GROUPS (15 MINS.

EACH)

GAMES WHAT, WHY, WHEN & HOW? 2 GAMES TO BE DESIGNED AND DEMONSTRATED

POSITIVE LEARNING ENVI.

GAMESSIMULATIONSCASE STUDYGROUP DISCUSSIONSBRAIN TEASERSROLE PLAYSDEMONSTRATIONSSEMINARS

BECAUSE….

I - GROUP DISCUSSIONS (GD)

WHAT IS IT?

A SITUATION

INVOLVING A GROUP – 3 TO 8

MEETING FACE TO FACE AND THROUGH FREE ORAL INTERACTION

ORIGINATE, SHARE AND DISCUSS IDEAS

TO ARRIVE AT A DECISION OR SOLUTION TO A PROBLEM.

GDs are used widely as a personality test for evaluating several candidates

simultaneously. BUT

Group discussions are also used for decision-making and problem solving

and such GDs are called organizational group discussions

WHY DO WE NEED IT?

WHY DO WE NEED IT?

To assess potential for leadership and ability to work in a team.

The four components generally evaluated in a GD:1. Knowledge2. Communication skills3. Group Behavior4. Leadership potential

1. KNOWLEDGE

2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Active listening

Clarity of thought and expression

Apt language

Appropriateness of body language

Lucidity

ACTIVE LISTENING

AVOID BARRIERS

CLARITY OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION

Tone: Quality or character of the voice expressing a particular feeling or mood

Voice: Power of speech, loud enough

Articulation: Act of speaking or expressing an idea in words

Fluency: Speaking or writing in an easy, flowing style

Modulation: Variations in rate, tone, or volume of voice

Good delivery: The ideas expressed fluently in the right voice, right tone, and right articulation.

It isn’t sufficient to have ideas. They have to be expressed effectively

APT LANGUAGE

o Fluency and accuracy in use of language free from grammatical errors.

o Directly, clearly and precisely put ideas in an organized fashion.

o Simplicity and unambiguity

o Using too much of jargon or high-sounding words or ambiguous expressions may project as a show-off and may not endear to group members.

BODY LANGUAGE

Looking attentively at the speaker and nodding

While speaking, ensuring no one is ignored. Looking at everybody.

Avoiding overt gestures, avoiding pointing out fingers

Avoiding monotonous posture by shifting slightly in the chair or placing arm on the back of your chair

Not showing dislike in the topic.

Develop interest and show enthusiasm through appropriate facial expression.

WHY DO WE NEED IT?

To assess potential for leadership and ability to work in a team.

The four components generally evaluated in a GD:1. Knowledge2. Communication skills3. Group Behavior4. Leadership potential

3. GROUP BEHAVIOR (Team Spirit)

Group Behavior is reflected in ability to interact with other members of the group on brief acquaintance.

Emotional maturity and balance promotes good interpersonal relationships.

One is expected to be more people centric and less ego centric.

Remaining objective (unsubjective), empathetic, and non-threatening, and behaving maturely as a good team player.

4. LEADERSHIP SKILLS

o The success of any team depends to a large extent, on its leader.

o The candidate who possesses both functional ability and coordinating ability would emerge as the leader.

o Functional ability involves knowledge, mental and physical energy, emotional stability, objectivity, communication skill, integrity and emotional intelligence

DO’s IN A GROUP DISCUSSION

Sitting comfortably

Listening to topic

Organizing ideas

Speaking at the earliest

Identifying supporters/

opponents

Keeping track of time

Sharing time fairly

Maintaining eye

contact

Taking notes

Aiming for summary

if needed

DON’Ts OF A GROUP DISCUSSION

Being in a hurry Being silent Dominating

vocally/physicallyAssuming role of

chairman Introducing topic Taking extreme stanceLooking at faculty

Moving excessively

Throwing all ideas at one shot

Speaking fast

Digressing

Indulging in ill conversation

Paying attention to bull dozers

Using slang

Getting emotional

TOPICS FOR GD

1. THE CURRENT CRISIS IN B.C.C.I ARE ALL BECAUSE OF POLITICAL LEADERS INDULGING IN SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS.

2. GIVEN A CHANCE ENGINEERS CAN BUILD SYSTEMS TO MAKE INDIA 100% CORRUPTION FREE.

II – GAMES

WHAT ARE THEY?

Structured exercises & activities that allow participants to discover outcomes

Rather than be told everything without trying it

The ultimate goal is improved learning

Most Airlines, Manufacturing Cos, HR Cos, Military establishments, Pvt. & Public Cos use these forms of structured exercises.

WHAT ARE THEY?

A game is an exercise where participants are involved in a contest with someone else (or a group of people) with a set of rules imposed.

Games normally include some type of pay-off.

FACILITATORS

As facilitator your goal is to give an appropriate learning atmosphere.

But you have to be careful that students don’t become so involved in the activity that they actually miss the learning point.

Ensure everybody is involved, and the games move ahead with the right pace.

FACILITATORS

You have to be animated for entertainment value.

Select games on the basis of learning objectives of the participants.

Test or pilot before using the exercise that you have not used in the past.

Debriefing them allows you to discuss outcomes

WHY DO WE NEED GAMES?

To relax

For fun

To learn to loose

For a non-threatening environmentEncourage participation in group activitiesEncouraging competition

For self-esteem

For repetition

ADVANTAGES OF GAMES

CHALLENGING

EASY LEARNING

ENCOURAGING COMMUNICATION

SUSTAINS EFFORTS OF LEARNING

MOTIVATING

KEEPS THE CLASS INTEREST ALIVE

THANK YOU

THE MANAGEMENT & TNPSHRI HVPM’s College of Engg.

& Tech., Amt.

Ravi Sahu (Asst. Prof. - Marketing)

For further discussions:

ravimsahu@gmail.comCell: 7276810490