1. Group Discussion Evaluation By • Kathie P. Simmons, RN, BSN • Kwame Opoku-Agyemang, RN, BSN

2. GROUP DISCUSSION EVALUATION • Describes how to evaluate effectiveness of strategy • Does method help achieve stated objectives • Is learning activity accessible to the target group of learners (Bastable, 2008).

3. GROUP DISCUSSION EVALUATION • Scrutinizes efficiency of - method given - time used - energy expended - resources available - cost-effectiveness (Bastable, 2008).

4. GROUP DISCUSSION EVALUATION • Analyzes which method allows for active, participation to: • -accommodate needs • -abilities • -learner style • (Bastable, 2008).

5. GROUP DISCUSSION SUMMARY • The action will be fruitless if the planning is devoid of: • the learners’ characteristics • behavioral objectives • teacher characteristics • resources available to the institution (Bastable, 2008)

6. GROUP DISCUSSION SUMMARY • Group becomes more cohesive: • -trust & support typically build -naturally quiet members are willing to engage in interaction without fear of being misunderstood • (Watson, Michaelsen & Sharp 1991)

7. GROUP DISCUSSION SUMMARY • Inherent benefits as a tool for both affective & cognitive domains • Shyness, overwhelming dominant members & high group diversity are identified as shortcomings unique to this method. (Bastable, 2008).

8. GROUP DISCUSSION SUMMARY • Learners may need to be tactfully redirected in a manner that lessens their influence on the group without damaging the trust of other group members • (Bastable, 2008).

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