For a reasonable group discussion a group consists of three (mini triangulated group) to six (small multi-disciplinary group) to 10 assorted group) members or participants with a freedom and equal respect to articulate their views on a given subject or topic or problem.
Group discussion is not a debate or matter of argumentation. The coordinator of the group discussion leaves it the members to comment, react, elaborate, add, present alternatives, clarify, seek clarifications, exemplify, illustrate, explain advantages, suggest values, etc., without due respect to other member.
Often a group discussion takes place from 30 minutes to one hour for general purposes.
ABCs
ABC of the qualities of a good or expert group member if it is to used as a analytical tool or research method.
A: Articulation or ability to speak or express ideas with insights as an expert or knowledgeable expert
B: Being enthusiastic and respectful to other members of group to widen own perspective through appreciative listening skills and not to intercept any member or take hard position
C: Creative critical thinking skills reflecting critical analysis, synthesis of various view points and suggesting solutions or new out-of-box approaches
D: Delimiting thoughts and ideas within the scope of the topic by being specific, concise and clear to keep the focus
E: Evaluative thinking as higher order thinking of all-round assessment to suggest implications, pros-and-cons, precautions, and risks
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