LARGE GROUP Flashcards
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o In one place for a COMMON ACTIVITY
o a group is where two or more individuals who are connected to one another by social relationships
o Three elements: the number of individuals involved; connection, and relationship.
o Follows NORMS
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GROUP
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Benefits of a Large Group
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- Offers an efficient way to reach the most number of learners in a limited time
- Goal is to maximize learning through exchange of ideas
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Benefits of a Large Group
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- Offers an efficient way to reach the most number of learners in a limited time
- Goal is to maximize learning through exchange of ideas
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Group is where …
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- Group of people
- Gathered in one place
- With a common activity
- With interaction
- Following group norms
- Working towards a common goal
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- Most common strategy used by teachers
- Carefully prepared oral presentation of a subject by a qualified expert
- Efficient strategy to reach a large number of students in a limited time
- Focus on major points of the topic and not too lengthy
- Need to “refresh the lecture”
- Combined with other presentation methods
- Content-oriented
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LECTURE
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Uses of Lecture
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- To present factual material or a point of view directly
- To entertain or inspire an audience: Accounts of personal experiences
- To present up-to-date information on current research
- To review, clarify, emphasize or summarize
- To correct misconceptions
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ADVANTAGES OF LECTURE
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- Suitable for audiences of any size
- Easy to organize
- Some learn more easily by listening
- Efficient for passing on factual knowledge & conceptual learning
- Economic: Staff use and Time
- Can be easily recorded
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LIMITATIONS OF LECTURE
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- Passive audience
- Limited feedback
- Not effective for teaching skills or developing attitudes
- One-way communication
- Students who are not auditory learners or are weak in notetaking will have a harder time
- Effectiveness of lectures depends on: Oral skills and Personality of the lecturer
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- Basic method of instruction for teaching skill-type subject matter
- Observe the performance of a task or procedure
- Used with both large and small groups
- May be live or prerecorded
- Imparts both knowledge & skills
- Learner carries out the activity under the guidance of the instructor • Visual presentation + oral discussion
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DEMONSTRATION
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USES OF DEMONSTRATION
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- To teach people to carry out a particular task, skill, or procedure
- To convince others that a new product has merit
- To set standards of workmanship
- To teach safety procedures
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ADVANTAGES OF DEMONSTRATION
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- Use of actual materials
- Flexible pace
- Utilizes several senses
- Stimulates interest
- Presents ideas and concepts more clearly
- Provides direct experiences
- Reinforces learning
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LIMITATIONS OF DEMONSTRATION
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- Considerable time and expense
- If a limited number of materials are available, some members of the group may not be occupied
- Requires careful preparation & rehearsal
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- A series of brief lectures on related topics
- Each speaker presents only one aspect of the topic
- Talks should be short: 10-15 minutes
- Moderator summarizes and will be followed by open discussion
- Structured, formal method
- Set beforehand: Order and Duration of presentation
- Commonly used method during conventions or postgrad programs
- More organized than the panel: Each speaker has prepared his/her part well
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FORUM-SYMPOSIUM
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USES OF FORUM-SYMPOSIUM
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- To tackle & analyze the different aspects of the topic
- To clarify aspects of a complex problem & show the relation of the parts to the whole
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ADVANTAGES OF FORUM-SYMPOSIUM
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- Permits audience participation
- Allows for several points of view
- More comprehensive subject coverage is possible
- Short speeches keep the audience alert
- Excellent device for informing an audience and crystallizing opinion
- Develops cooperation
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LIMITATIONS OF FORUM-SYMPOSIUM
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- Success of the forum depends on how well the speakers have prepared the lectures, ability of the moderator, and maturity of the audience
- Heated debates may be stimulating, but they inhibit the development of consensus
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ROLES OF THE CHAIRPERSON
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- Introduces the issue
- Introduces the speakers
- Conducts the forum
• Summarizes the discussion
• Provides link between presentations