Comparing Lecturing and Small Group Discussions

2010 ◽  
pp. 396-414
Author(s):  
Gregory C. Petty ◽  
Ernest W. Brewer
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Content Delivery ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Evaluation Form ◽  
Support Strategies

This chapter contains a description and discussion of the teaching and learning methods of the lecture (content delivery method) and small group discussion (interaction method). It also addresses the various steps in using each of these two techniques and compares them along with identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each technique. These formats are explored and discussed regarding procedures for facilitating and presenting and a planning sheet and an evaluation form for each is included. Major studies are cited and used to support strategies and techniques presented. In summary, these instructional techniques are compared and contrasted for their respective benefits for the adult learner.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using Small Group Discussions Through Zoom Breakout Room to Increase the Frequency of Individual Speaking Participation in the Speaking Courses

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Lulu Zahrotun Nisa ◽  
Taqiya Nabila Prameswari ◽  
Yayah Izzah Alawiyah
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Video Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Small Group Discussions

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the small group discussion method via breakout room zoom may boost student individual engagement in order for them to be more active and confident in learning speaking. This research study used a qualitative method with applied video analysis and questioners' perceptions of students as instruments. The findings found 17 active participants in the observation speaking class and 35 participants preferred small group discussions using the breakout room zoom application, with the majority preferring small group discussions because it helped them to be more active and confident. This method can also boost their confidence for more active participation for individual speaking in class, and they believe that small group discussions via breakout room zoom are the most effective way to deal with a pandemic.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Teaching Methods : Comparative Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Mandira Shahi ◽  
Megh Raj Banjara ◽  
Jeny Kayastha ◽  
Amrita Chaulagain ◽  
Suni Pradhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Factual Knowledge ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Childhood Diarrhoea ◽  
Small Group Discussions

Background: Instructional methods play an important role in developing nursing education. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of lecture, small group discussion and mixed method to teach childhood diarrhea topic among 2nd year Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) nursing students. Methods: Over a one year period, 60 2nd year PCL nursing students were divided into three groups and provided educational sessions on childhood diarrhoea. Three methods; a lecture, small group discussions and mixed methods (lecture+ small group discussion) were used separately. At the beginning, students were informed about a research study with process and questionnaires on the content of childhood diarrhea were administered to each student for pre-test. After the completion of sessions, post-test was done. They also completed a session evaluation ranged from 1(Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Classroom observation result was collected by using "A 5-Point Likert Scale" ranging from 1(poor) to 5 (excellent) by the observer with feedback. The collected data were entered in MS Excel and analyzed using latest version of SPSS. Results: Lecture method was most significantly effective for gaining factual knowledge while small group discussion was most significantly effective for gaining insightful knowledge. However mixed method is most significantly effective for learning both the procedural and insightful knowledge. Conclusion: Nursing students learning about childhood diarrhoea preferred a mixed method of lecture and small group discussions (SGDs) over traditional lecture or discussion in groups.

scholarly journals Teacher's Emotional Display Affects Students' Perceptions of Teacher's Competence, Feelings, and Productivity in Online Small-Group Discussions

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuejiao Cheng ◽  
Han Xie ◽  
Jianzhong Hong ◽  
Guanghua Bao ◽  
Zhiqiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Emotional Displays ◽  
Emotional Display ◽  
Small Group Discussions ◽  
Realistic Problem

Teacher's emotions have been shown to be highly important in the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning. There is a recognized need to examine the essential role of teacher's emotions in students' academic achievement. However, the influence of teacher's displays of emotions on students' outcomes in small-group interaction activities, especially in the online environment, has received little attention in prior research. The aim of the present study was to explore the relationship between teacher's different emotional displays and students' perceptions of the teacher's competence, as well as students' collaborative feelings and productivity in online small-group discussions. Using a three-level between-subjects design, 74 participants were randomly divided into four-member groups comprising a teacher and three other participants. All the groups were asked to discuss an open-ended realistic problem using online software, during which the teacher's display of emotions varied (positive vs. negative vs. neutral). The participants' self-reported questionnaire data (perception of the teacher's competence, students' feeling of pleasure, collaborative satisfaction, and willingness to continue collaborating) and productivity (number of effective ideas expressed within a given time) were measured to compare the participants who were exposed to different emotional displays. As expected, the results showed that the participants who received the teacher's positive emotional display reported that they experienced higher levels of pleasure during the task. However, in contrast to our expectations, those under the negative emotional display condition showed a significantly higher level of productivity in the group task. In addition, compared to emotional display, the participants' perceptions of the teacher's competence were rated significantly higher under the neutral condition, and they reported higher levels of collaborative satisfaction and greater willingness to continue collaborating with their group. The findings have the potential benefit of informing educational practice on whether teachers should display their emotions in a small-group discussion or how they should display emotions following adjustment for the relative aim of the teaching activities.

scholarly journals Analisis Pembelajaran SGD (Small Group Discussion) pada Blok Neuroendokrin dan Indra Khusus sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Kedokteran UNS Angkatan 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifki Taufiqurrohman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Small Group Discussions

The SGD learning method applied at the Sebelas Maret University School of Medicine is a Problem Based Learning learning adapted from the tutorial learning method. This learning method emphasizes the activeness of students in small group discussions. Based on the results of the study, the SGD learning method was able to increase the learning motivation of UNS medical students.

scholarly journals Collaborative Learning in Small Group Discussions and Its Impact on Resilience Quotient and Academic Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emeliza T. Estimo ◽  
Lourdes C. Arañador ◽  
Luis G. Evidente
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Small Group Discussions ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

This paper is a quasi-experimental investigation on the impact of Collaborative Learning (CL) in Small Group Discussions (SGD) on the development of the eight components of Resilience Quotient (RQ) and the Academic Performance (AP) of students in Maritime English classes. Using different statistical tools such as mean and standard deviation and t-test for dependent and independent means, the study revealed that students who have a higher academic performance tend to also have a higher RQ. Evidence also showed that a high level of RQ could enhance academic performance and that RQ could be developed through constant exposure to small group discussions at a certain period of time. Evidence in the study also showed that too much dependence on the teacher as the main source of learning in the traditional approach could lead to some regression or decline on the students’ personal vision thereby lowering their level of resilience. There was also some evidence that the improvement in the level of RQ can also be a teacher factor. Moreover, it was noticed that working in small groups could give students the opportunity to affirm their personal beliefs and individual capabilities in accomplishing their tasks in the teaching and learning process. Keywords - collaborative learning, small group discussion, Resilience Quotient, academic

Improving Students’ Reading Ability of Descriptive Text by using Small Group Discussion

Jurnal Tinta ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Lisematul Faizeh ◽  
Hanif Maulaniam Sholah
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Reading Test ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Academic Year

In this research, the researcher applied Small Group Discussion to overcome the problems that were faced by the students. This research was conducted in order to improve students’ reading ability in descriptive text through Small Group Discussion at the seventh grades of MA Al-Hisi Ringinsari Sumbermanjing Wetan 2016-2017. In conducting this research, the researcher used Classroom Action Research (CAR) as the method of research. The researcher conducted this research in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of three meetings. The researcher used Small Group Discussion to create comfortable atmosphere during teaching and learning process of reading, and more importantly to improve the students’ reading ability especially on reading descriptive text. The subject of this research was the students of seventh grade at MA Al-Hisi Ringinsari Sumbermanjing Wetan 2016-2017 on academic year especially VII IPA class. The instruments to collect the data were interview, observation checklist, and reading test. The result of the research showed that by using Small Group Discussion in teaching reading descriptive text. The researcher could improve the student’s reading ability especially descriptive text. Their responses showed that they were interested to learn reading subject because they felt easier to read using Small Group Discussion.

scholarly journals Small Group Discussion in Actual ELT Speaking Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Luli Sari Yustina ◽  
Besral Besral ◽  
Syayid Sandi Sukandi
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Small Group Discussions ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Research Show ◽  
Speaking Skills

Finding out aspects of learning in small group discussions that matched with the Indonesian Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and aspects of local cultures that contradict small group discussion excellence is the purpose of this research. The method of this research is qualitative. Researchers use document analysis by collecting documents from various sources such as journals and articles, which are following the research that the researcher will do. The results of this research show that the implementation of HOTS instruction in teaching speaking skills investigated from students’ small group discussions will be advantageous and beneficial. In essence, HOTS instructions give a positive effect on students speaking skills significantly.    

scholarly journals THE USE OF SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION STRATEGY IN TEACHING WRITING

JURNAL TAHURI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-71
Author(s):  
Salmon J Hukom
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Learning English

The problems always occur in teaching and learning English as a foreign language, and these depend on teachers and students as the center of that process. The teachers have to use appropriate strategy in order to engage the students to achieve their aims of learning.In teaching writing, the teachers always use conventional way such as give the topic and ask the students to write and collect it. There is not any feedback from teachers to students’ work. Small group discussion plays important role since it helps the students to help one another to produce good quality of writing product. It also helps the students to have confidence, and the students will get sense of social values in their life.

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