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For more sample templates, click the File tab, and then on the New tab, click Sample Templates.1Intended Learning OutcomesCharacterize what group is;Describe the nature of group communication in terms of purpose, participation, seating arrangement, and communication patterns;Identify the various discussion groups;Describe the nature of the different types of discussion; andOrganize any of the discussion groups.What are groups?Are the basic parts of the society.People belong to at least five or six small groups. (Barker and Grant)Belonging to several different types of groups increasesIncreases personal rewardsIncreases self-esteemImproves behaviorClassification of Groups(Engelberg and Wym)

Possible group affiliationsPrimary GroupsSupport groups which provide us affection, support & sense of belongingness.

Social GroupsGroups of people who enjoy being with us in pursuit of recreational or social goals.

5Possible group affiliationsSelf-Help GroupsMembers of group who offer help and support to encourage other members who are dealing with similar problems as theirs.

Learning Groups Groups which help members to acquire information and develop skills.

6Possible group affiliationsService GroupsThese groups are dedicated to worthy causes that help other people both within & outside their group.

Work Groups These are committees & teams that help people to accomplish job-related tasks.

7Nature of Group CommunicationGROUP

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Nature of Group CommunicationHas a common definite purpose for communicationMembers are aware of one another Members interact with one anotherThey see themselves as part of the groupThey have a unified move to achieve their goalThey have a sense of commitmentCLASSIFICATIONS OF GROUPSClassification of GroupsAccording to purposeAccording to participationAccording to seating arrangementAccording to communication patternAccording to purposeDiscussion Group Function as a clearing house.Members are required to speak out his feelings and ideas.Examples: committees, seminars, workshops, etcMay be characterized byFace-to-face encounterLeadershipCommon purposeShared characteristics13According to participationPrivate or Closed Group DiscussionNo audience to listen or participate in the proceedings.Examples: executive council, cabinet meeting, board meeting

15According to Seating ArrangementQuite informal. Three people on the couch seem to have formed their own group; two sit close to each other, another group; and two members have placed themselves out of the communication flow. It is very unlikely that these groups will interact as one

17According to Seating ArrangementRound tableThe circular setting makes the members feel that they are on equal footing or status; hence, they are not inhibited in their interaction

18According to communication patternsTwo-way communication patternInvolves sharing of information between two or more parties in an interactive exchange of ideas.

20TYPES OF DISCUSSION GROUPS 1. Panel Discussionis the most popular group communicationIt is a public or open discussion composed of a moderator and 4 to 6 panelists and the audience.The purpose of a panel discussion is to look into the different aspects of a problem through interaction among the members of the panels.The panelists individually express their views or ideas on the topic and interact with one another.1. Panel Discussion

2. Symposiumis also a public or open discussion group that combines instruction and discussion.It consists of a moderator and three to 5 experts as members.It differs from the panel because each participant covers only one specific phase of the whole topic under discussion.Each expert presents his prepared speech on the topic assigned.2. Symposium

3. Lecture Panelis also a public or open discussion group headed by a chairperson.A recognized expert on the subject is invited to present a lecture. Consists of a Lecturer, Panelists and Chairperson.Then he/she is interrogated by a panel.The audience listens but may not participate.3. Lecture Panel4. Round Tableis a closed discussion group common in classes where total group interaction is needed.All are participants; there is no moderator.Circular seating arrangement is preferred for informality and sense of closeness.The leader presents the subject or issue and calls on everyone to air his views.The discussion is a learning experience if the participants prepare, participate, keep an open mind, and ask questions.4. Round Table

5. Brainstorming Sessionis a closed discussion group common in classes where total group interaction is needed.All are participants; there is no moderator.Circular seating arrangement is preferred for informality and sense of closeness.The leader presents the subject or issue and calls on everyone to air his views.The discussion is a learning experience if the participants prepare, participate, keep an open mind, and ask questions.5. Brainstorming Session6. Buzz Sessionis also a closed discussion group.It is a problem-solving process that calls for a leader who is very familiar with the problem, so he can conduct the entire session.The leader informs the group about the problem and the discussion format; then he divides the group into smaller clusters of 4 to 6.Each group is given 10 to 15 minutes to discuss the problem and come up with solutions to the problem.At the end, the leader of each cluster presents a report of their solution.6. Buzz Session7. Meetingsmall or big, formal or informal, is a closed discussion group.Small informal meeting have a limited number of participants.The discussion is unstructured.Bigger meetings(e.g., labor, business, and fraternity meetings) are formals; the discussion is structured, and the topic are more serious.7. Meeting8. Committeeis another closed discussion group. A committee may be composed of 5 to 9 persons headed by a chairperson.Committee members may be elected or appointed, or they may volunteer.8. CommitteeLets talk!

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