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2.13 Leading a Discussion 3 1/2 hours
Obj'ectives:
To discuss role of discussiun leader
To practice leading discossions
To identify what leaders can do to help group discussions
Activities:
1. Explain that the discussion is a method of learning
in which there is an exchange of ideas and opinions
within a group. A discussion helps:
people to hear, talk about, and consider new
ideas.
the group to work together to find a solution
to a problem.
people to make their ideas clear by saying
them aloud.
the field worker to learn about the ideas and
feelings oZ the audience.
The field worker plays a quiet but very important
role in the discussion. Although he knows the subject
very well, he does not force his opinions on the
group. Instead, he encourages group members to talk
and he listens carefully--and sets a friendly example
for the group.
2. Tell the field workers that there are several things
to consider in leading a discussion. Ask the group
how they would answer the following question:
"What do you think is the role of the discussion
leader?"
Put responses on the blackboard and summarize.
3. Divide the field workers into small groups. Ask
each group member to take a turn in leading a short
discussion of one topic, with other members of his
group acting as village people.
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