LESSON PLAN

ON
DISCUSSION METHOD

SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
Sr Lissy Thomas Joyce Kuriakose
Professor 1st year [Link]. Nursing
St Jospeh’s College of Nursing St Joseph’s College of Nursing
Nallapadu Nallapadu

SUBMITTED ON
24/04/2025
 BASELINE DATA

Name of the Student Teacher : Joyce Kuriakose

Name of the Subject : Nursing Education

Name of the Course : 1st Year [Link]. Nursing

Name of the Topic : Discussion method

Date of Presentation : 25/04/2025

Time : 9 am

Duration : 20 min

Venue : St Joseph’s College of Nursing

Name of the Method : Lecture cum Discussion Method

A.V Aids : Power Point Presentation Method

Name of the Guide : Sr Lissy Thomas

 OBJECTIVES

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the class the students will be able to understand the
benefits of discussion method and practice it in their teaching activities.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the class the students will be able to,
- introduce the topic
- define discussion method
- understand the principles of discussion method
- know the group composition of discussion method
- know the general principles to be followed
- understand the uses of demonstration method
- know the essential characteristics of a good demonstration
- understand the levels of discussion
- distinguish different forms of discussion
- know the advantages of discussion method
- explain the disadvantages of discussion method
- conclude the topic
TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING A.V AIDS EVALUATION
OBJECTIVES AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
To introduce the Introduction Lecture method Power point What do you
topic presentation understand by
The discussion method of teaching involves
discussion
collaborative, open minded exchange of ideas method?
among students and teachers to promote deeper
understanding, critical thinking and problem
solving. It's a more active learning experience than
traditional lectures encouraging participation and
the development of communication skills. The
discussion method is a teaching and
communication strategy that involves a
collaborative exchange of ideas among
participants, fostering active engagement, critical
thinking and problem solving. It's a way for
individuals to share perspectives, build upon each
other’s ideas and collectively arrive at a deeper
understanding of a topic.

To define Definition
Lecture method Power point What is the
discussion • Discussion method of teaching is a group Presentation definition of
method activity involving the teacher and the subject discussion
to define the problem and seek its solution, method?
discussion method is also described as a
constructive process involving listening,
 thinking as well as the speaking ability of the
student.
• Discussion is a cooperative problem-solving
activity seeks a consensus regarding the
solution of a problem.
• A discussion is a conversation with a focal
point such as specific topic, question,
concept or problem in which there is a
sincere desire to arrive at a decision.

Principles of Discussion Method Lecture method Power point Why are

To understand presentation principles
❑ Objectives should be clearly defined and
the principles of important for
discussion
understood by all participants
discussion
method ❑ The teacher should prepare carefully as a method?
facilitator to guide.
❑ The members of the group should come
prepared have a basic knowledge about the
topic to be discussed.
❑ Leader needs to guide and coordinate the
proceedings so that the discussion should be
kept to the point.
❑ Record the main point of the discussion.
❑ Each one in the group should feel free to
participate and a shy person should be
encouraged to contribute.
❑ Discussion should properly end with a report.

To know the Group Composition Lecture method Power point Who all
group  Leader – 1 presentation comprises in a
composition of  Facilitator – 1 discussion
method?
 Gate keeper/observer - 1
discussion  Recorder – 1
method  15-25 members
1. Leader: competent leadership is required to
good group discussion. The teacher or
student can be the leader. The of the group is
the key person of the group. Their major
function is classified:
- Regulating the discussion
- Focusing the discussion
- Guiding the discussion
- Classifying the discussion
2. Facilitator: It facilitates the progress of
discussion.
3. Recorder: the record makes the record of
salient feature of discussion and helps the
members of discussion recapitulate or
correlate with any previous discussion.
4. Observer: the job of the observer is to use the
record to analyze the behavior of the group
and in making suggestions.

General Principle to follow Lecture method Power point What are some
To know the
general ✓ Clearly defined objective. presentation of the general
principles to be ✓ Presence of leader principles to be
followed ✓ Recording of discussion followed in
discussion
✓ Freedom to participate
method?
✓ Fairly considered all viewpoints
✓ Discussion should be kept to the point
✓ Close properly
✓ Conclusion
To understand Uses of demonstration method Lecture method Power point How is
the uses of presentation demonstration
I. To demonstrate experiments or procedures
demonstration method useful
method and the use of experimental equipment in the for students
laboratory, classroom and the ward. and teachers?
II. To review or revise procedures to meet a
special situation or to introduce a new
procedure.
III. To teach the patient a procedure or treatment
which he must carry out in the home.
IV. To demonstrate a procedure at the bedside or
in the ward conference room.
V. Demonstration of procedure in its natural
setting has more meaning than when carried
out in in artificial environment.
VI. To demonstrate different approaches in
establishing rapport with the patients, so that
the most effective nurse-patient relationship
may be established.

To know the Essential characteristics of a good Lecture method Power point What are some
essential demonstration presentation of the essential
characteristics
1. Every step of a well conducted characteristics
of a good of a good
demonstration. demonstration should be understandable
demonstration?
and exemplary of the best possible
procedure which might be use under the
same procedure.
2. It should allow sufficient time for reflective
and critical thought as the demonstration
proceeds.
3. Applied principles in demonstration method
performed by both the teacher and student
 - The demonstration should understand the
entire procedure before attempting to
perform for others.
- All equipment should be assembled and
pretested before the demonstration takes
place.
- Advance knowledge.
- A positive approach should be used,
emphasis should be placed on what to do,
rather than what not to do.
- Everybody should have a good view of
demonstration; precautions should be
taken to ensure all round comfort.
4. The setting of the demonstration should be
true to life as possible.
5. A discussion period should always follow the
demonstration.

To understand Levels of discussion

the levels of Lecture method Power point How is
• Opening a new area of study.
discussion. presentation discussion
• Examination of the soundness of method
generalization prepared?
• Synthesis of data and generalization
• Application of the generalization and
decision as actions.

To distinguish Forms of discussion

different forms of Discussion techniques for small groups are: Lecture method Power point What are
discussion ♦ Individual conference presentation different forms
of discussion
♦ Class group discussion
method?
♦ Seminar
 ♦ Clinical conference
♦ Role play
♦ Case analysis
Discussion techniques for large groups are:
 Group discussion
 Symposium
 Panel discussion

Advantages of discussion method Lecture method Power point What are some
To know the o Development of skill in reflective thinking presentation of the
advantages of
o Development of special attitudes and advantages of
discussion
method. personality trait. discussion
o Active participation not only results in better method?
learning.
o Development of skill in discussion.
o Student centered method.
o Active role of the student.
o Discussion makes classroom alive.
o Equal opportunity for all the students.
o It develops the critical thinking in the
students.
o Helpful to improve verbal communication
power of the students.
o It's a two-way communication.
o It develops the habit of study
o Democratic attitudes develop among the
students.

To explain the
Disadvantages of discussion method Lecture method Power point Why is
▪ Science subjects cannot be taught through presentation discussion
disadvantages of
discussion.
discussion ▪ Discussion method is only suitable for higher method
method classes. limited?
▪ It’s not applicable in early classes.
▪ It can be time consuming when discussion
diverges from the topic.
▪ Discussion method creates the problem of
discipline.
▪ Class control losses and near class are
disturbed.
▪ It is time consuming.
▪ Success of discussion depends mainly on the
preparation of the students. Teacher has his
or her own limitations in preparing the
students.
▪ Discussion is less efficient if the number of
students exceeds twenty.

Conclusion Lecture method Power point What is

To conclude the presentation discussion
topic Discussion is basically a cooperative problem-
method and
solving activity. It occurs when a group orientation
explain it in few
purposefully interacts orally for enlightenment or sentences?
policy determination. Discussion methods are a
variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative
exchange of ideas among a teacher and students or
among students for the purpose of furthering
students thinking, learning, problem solving and
understanding.
 Bibliography

1) K.P Neeraja, ‘‘Textbook of Nursing Education”, 2003 edition; published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt
Ltd; Page No 258-260.

2) D. Elakkuvana Bhaskara Raj and Nima Bhaskar, ‘‘Textbook of Nursing Education”; 2nd edition; published by
Emmes Medical Publisher Pvt Ltd; Page No 119.

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