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TOPICS
Definition of Discussion
The aims of Discussion
The Types of Discussion
Some Factor in Good
Discussion
Conclusion

DEFINITION OF DISCUSSION
A discussion is more than an ordinary
conversation. A discussion is where people
talk about a serious topic with the intention
of improving their knowledge, understanding
or judgment. (Robert Fisher, 1995)
Discussion is an act or instance of discussing;
consideration or examination by argument,
comment,
etc.,
especially
to
explore
solutions; informal debate. (Dictionary.com)

THE AIMS OF DISCUSSION

Efficient fluency
practice
Achieving an objective
Learning from content

THE TYPES OF DISCUSSION

The
social
problem
meeting

In
terms
of the
purpo
se
The
Openended
Meeting

The
Educatio
nal
Diagnosi
s
Meeting

THE TYPES OF DISCUSSION

Group
Discussi
on

Buzz
Group

Seminar

Fish
Bowl

In terms
of the
form

Panel

Brain
storming

Debate
Symposi
um

SOME FACTOR IN GOOD

DISCUSSION

The Topic
Factor in
Good
Discussion

Group Work
Role-play

CONCLUSION
One effort to improve the quality of education in schools is
through the improvement of teaching and learning process.
Various concepts and new insights about teaching and learning
in schools has appeared and grown rapidly along with the
development of science and technology. Teachers as personnel
who occupy a strategic position in the development of human
resources required to continue to follow the development of
new concepts in the teaching world. Similarly, the methods
that used, the method of discussion is one of the many
methods that can be used to support the teaching and learning
process.

Thank you