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Shambavi is using ‘Discussion method’ in the teaching of social science class. The topic she is teaching in the class is ‘Gender Discrimination’. On which of the following key points she can ask students to collect information by giving them reasonably good time?  I. Gender discrimination in the historic times II. Gender discrimination at home, in school, in the society III. Ways of overcoming gender discrimination 

Shambavi is using ‘Discussion method’ in the teaching of social science class. The topic she is teaching in the class is ‘Gender Discrimination’. On which of the following key points she can ask students to collect information by giving them reasonably good time?  I. Gender discrimination in the historic times II. Gender discrimination at home, in school, in the society III. Ways of overcoming gender discrimination  Correct Answer I, II and III

The discussion method is one of the important methods in teaching social sciences that allows for every student to express her/his thoughts in the process of learning. It is an orderly process of making collective decisions, which helps in cultivating democratic values. It seeks agreement, but if it is not reached, it has the value of clarifying and sharpening the nature of the agreement.

Key Points

There is a need to have a good deal of planning, both by the teacher and the students, to conduct the discussion. There are three stages – planning and preparation, the conduct of discussion and evaluation.

  • Planning and Preparation: This is the pre-discussion stage which can go on in the form of discussion. First the group, as a whole, will have to identify the problems or issues. The selected issue must be identified by the students and they must have sufficient knowledge about that issue. The group will identify the questions to be answered under the issue. They may be written on the board sequentially. Give enough time to collect information. Fix a date and time for discussion.
    • Identify a few issues which are prevailing in society and are related to the syllabus. They must also be of interest to the students. List them on the blackboard. Gender Discrimination, Garbage clearance, Felling of trees, Water scarcity etc. are some examples of the discussion. 
    • In the given problem Shambhavi has chosen Gender Discrimination as the topic and the following key points can be taken into the account. First Identify the key points. Write them on the blackboard. And ask students to collect information on those points by giving them a reasonably good time. Meaning, Gender discrimination in historic times, Gender discrimination at home, in the school and in society, Reasons for gender discrimination, Ways of overcoming gender discrimination, Constitutional provisions.
  • Conduct of discussion: The teacher plays a crucial role in the conduct of the discussion. The seating arrangement should facilitate face-to-face talk and participation of all students. It should be thinking together and to be dominated by a few students. The teacher has to create a free, relaxed and informal climate in the class allowing every student to participate. However, discipline has to be maintained. When one student is expressing his/her views, other students should listen to him/her. The discussion must be geared to the realization of objectives.
  • Evaluation: This is a must. At the end of the discussion, the teacher has to find out to what extent the discussion has been successful in arriving at decision. It is also necessary to understand to what extent the objectives of the discussion have been achieved.
  • Conduct of Discussion: Make convenient seating arrangements for the students. You occupy a place from where you are visible to every student. Write the key points to be taken up for discussion on the blackboard. Initiate the discussion and allow all students to speak without discouraging anybody. Ask the students to write the important points on the blackboard/notebook.
  • Evaluation: During this stage sum up the ideas expressed in the class. Arrive at ways to overcome gender discrimination. All the members may also reflect on the conduct of the discussion and find ways of reducing negative remarks in the next discussion.

Thus it is clear that I, II and III are correct.

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