Hvpm workshop
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This document outlines a workshop on using games and group discussions as teaching methodologies. It discusses why traditional teaching methods can be boring for students and teachers. It then provides details on how to conduct effective group discussions, including example discussion topics. Key criteria for evaluating students in discussions like knowledge, communication skills, leadership, and group behavior are outlined. The document also explains how games are an engaging teaching tool when structured properly. They can relax students, encourage participation and competition, and enhance learning through repetition. The workshop demonstrates how to design and facilitate productive group discussions and games in the classroom.
Hvpm workshop
- 1. -Ravi Sahu (Asst. Prof. - Marketing) HVPM’S COLLEGE OF ENGG. & TECH., AMT. WORKSHOP ON GAMES & GROUP DISCUSSIONS AS A TEACHING METHODOLOGY
- 2. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN BORED?
- 3. 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“
- 5. WHAT DO YOU DO THEN?
- 6. WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO?
- 7. BEING BORED IS VERY NORMAL!
- 8. BUT WHERE IS THE PROBLEM?
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. POSITIVE LEARNING ENVI. GAMES SIMULATIONS CASE STUDY GROUP DISCUSSIONS BRAIN TEASERS ROLE PLAYS DEMONSTRATIONS SEMINARS
- 12. BECAUSE….
- 13. I - GROUP DISCUSSIONS (GD)
- 14. 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.
- 15. 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?
- 16. 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. Knowledge 2. Communication skills 3. Group Behavior 4. Leadership potential
- 17. 1. KNOWLEDGE
- 18. 2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Active listening Clarity of thought and expression Apt language Appropriateness of body language Lucidity
- 20. 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
- 21. 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.
- 22. 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.
- 23. 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. Knowledge 2. Communication skills 3. Group Behavior 4. Leadership potential
- 24. 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.
- 25. 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
- 26. 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
- 27. DON’Ts OF A GROUP DISCUSSION Being in a hurry Being silent Dominating vocally/physically Assuming role of chairman Introducing topic Taking extreme stance Looking 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
- 28. 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.
- 29. II – GAMES
- 30. 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.
- 31. 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.
- 32. 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.
- 33. 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
- 34. WHY DO WE NEED GAMES? To relax For fun To learn to loose For a non-threatening environment Encourage participation in group activities Encouraging competition For self-esteem For repetition
- 35. ADVANTAGES OF GAMES CHALLENGING EASY LEARNING ENCOURAGING COMMUNICATION SUSTAINS EFFORTS OF LEARNING MOTIVATING KEEPS THE CLASS INTEREST ALIVE
- 36. THANK YOU THE MANAGEMENT & TNP SHRI HVPM’s College of Engg. & Tech., Amt. Ravi Sahu (Asst. Prof. - Marketing) For further discussions: ravimsahu@gmail.com Cell: 7276810490