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5.20.3.2 Disadvantages of group discussion methods
1. Effective group discussion demands time and organizational skill.
2. Improper group discussion may end up in unnecessary arguments and heart aches.
3. Care should be taken to ensure the participation of ‘shy members’ and to prevent the
domination by a few.
5.20.4 Workshop
A workshop refers to assembly of interested and select group of people to learn and practice
specific skills under experienced professional guidance. Emphasis is given for acquisition of
proficiency of every member who participates in the workshop. A mix of theory and practice is
provided in a workshop situation.
5.20.5 Symposium
Symposium is a gathering of experts who present their findings or ideas on a specific subtopic
related to a major subject. Each speaker under the method is given specified time and discussion
among speakers or audience is not a common feature. The output of the symposium may result in
the publication of edited papers presented by the experts.
5.20.6 Syndicate
A syndicate is a group of people (8-10) assigned with a task of investigating a particular
problem or topic and to find out the solution. The activities of a syndicate are coordinated through a
chair-person and a secretary. Entire group works on its own through collection of data, discussion
with relevant people and consultation of literature. The findings of the study including recommendation
are presented before the entire group along with the main report. Syndicate helps in widening the
understanding of the participants.
5.20.7 Panel Discussion
A panel discussion is an effective method for discussion of any particular topic by a panel of
three to five experts representing different areas of the same subject.
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