List and define the four functions of discussion

What will be an ideal response?


1) Social discussion:  discussion that is temporary, unstructured and informal.
2) Educative discussion:  discussion that seeks to gain knowledge and information.
3) Therapeutic discussion:  discussion with the goal of personal improvement of each
member.
4) Problem-solving discussion:  discussion that seeks to use group members? expertise
to solve a problem.

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As an ESL teacher, Scott is doing his best to incorporate what he has learned about listening in his teaching plans. One technique that he has been encouraged to use is to

a. incorporate gestures and facial cues when speaking. b. speak at as raised volume. c. use fewer gestures and facial expressions so the students can just focus on the words. d. exaggerate his lip movement for visual effect.

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What benefit does an understanding of critical theory offer to you as a future organizational member?

What will be an ideal response?

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The preliminary section of a speech that leads to the main section is called the

A. conclusion. B. transition. C. main point. D. introduction.

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