GUIDED DISCUSSION METHOD

Guided Discussion Method – Opposite of the Lecture method, guided

discussion method enables the instructor to query the student on a certain
topic, there by evaluating what the student knows, and what he does not
know.

Use of Question in a guided Discussion –

Types
 Overhead/How/Why – Directed to the entire group
 Rhetorical – Spurs group thought
 Direct – Asked of a specific student
 Reverse – In response to a question, ask another question.
 Relay – Relay the question to the group if asked by a student
Effective Questions
 Select a suitable subject
 Establish objective
 Research the subject
 Organize main and subordinate points logically
 Plan a lead-off question for each desired outcome
 Guide students in their preparation

Structure of guided Discussion – The instructor must have a set of goals

and or ideas that he wants to convey to the student.

 Introduction – This should something that poses a question or a

telling of a story to help get the discussion off the ground.
 Discussion – The instructor should keep the discussion on topic.
The instructor should listen attentively and try to continually evaluate
the knowledge of the student
 Summary – The instructor should summarize each section before
moving on.
 Conclusion – The instructor should take a couple of minutes to
review and recap what was covered in the discussion. This will help
the student grasp the “larger picture.” The instructor should clarify
any questions.