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5. Face conflict by trying to resolve it

6. Request clarification when necessary

7. Share responsibility for making the discussion
productive

How to evaluate after group discussion ends:

The following check list should aid in appraising how effectively
group diseussion has been carried on. It can be used by (1) the
person who uses this technique and (2) those who take part in the
group discussion.

l. Were the
prior to

a. The

b. The

following properly oriented and prepared
the discussion:

leader

participants

c. The recorder
d. The resource person
e. The observer

2. Was the physical arrangement condusive to discussion?

3. Was the topic:
a. Of interest to most if not all participants?
b. Appropriately phrased for discussion?
c. Within the knowledge and experience of the
participants?

4, Did the leader show evidence of having:
a. Planned to encourage participation
b. Studied the characteristics of the group as a whole
c. Stated the purpose of the discussion as he under-
stood it
d. Informed all participants of their opportunities
and responsibilities
e. Suggested an outline to the group
f. Encouraged the participants @o do advanced study
g. Guided the discussion effectively
h. Made occassional summaries that represented group
views
5. Did the participants manifest evidence of their responsibil-
ities?

a. Were they prppared to participate

b. Did they contribute to the discussion

c. Was verbal participation fairly well balanced

d. Did they face conflict openly

e. Did they permit and encourgge difference of opinion
f. Did they try to differentiate fact from opinion

g. Did they ask for clarification when necessary

h. Did participants suggest ways to improve discussion