Doing Discussions.pptVIP

Leading a discussion Delivery A. Be quick, to the point, and detailed B. Know what you will say before you come to class C. Dont rush, but pace yourself so you are understood D. Be aware if other students are following you E. Be humble; consider yourself lucky to open a new world of knowledge to your peers Clarity A. Listen to yourself as you speak B. If you notice a lack of understanding, rephrase another way; DONT use Chinese C. Overpronounce everything until you are comfortable with the words fluently D. Use the energy of your fear to power your words and voice E. Speak loud enough so everyone can hear you, but not too loud so that everyone has to shout Final Tips A. “All people are more interested in themselves, than in others.” B. Dont use rude/crude language C. Respond to challenge D. Discover uniqueness E. Be “sold out” and have fun * Doing Discussions Choosing a topic Choosing a topic A. News A. News B. Hobbies A. News B. Hobbies C. Current Events A. News B. Hobbies C. Current Events D. Current Trends A. News B. Hobbies C. Current Events D. Current Trends E. Societal Issues Doing Proper Research A. Qualified sources A. Qualified sources B. Facts and stats A. Qualified sources B. Facts and stats C. Depth and details A. Qualified sources B. Facts and stats C. Depth and details D. Important terms A. Qualified sources B. Facts and stats C. Depth and details D. Important terms E. Taking notes Preparing background A. Choosing right facts for specific audience B. Deciding format of discussion: teaching or learning // objective vs. subjective C. Practicing so that necessary facts told in 1 minute D. Writing down on paper to help / aid you E. Using graphics or other media Preparing questions A. Know your audience B. Appropriate to level of English / language C. Open-ended = more than 1 correct answer D. Relevant, interesting, and challenging E. Accessible Printing out the form A. Type or handwrite B. Include name, class, group, topic name, background, questions