Effective Discussion Skills With Moemi

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This set of workshops is aiming to improve discussion skills in any fields – in discussion-based tutorials, interviews, and normal conversations with friends. As we often see, discussion is to share our thoughts, but not necessarily to persuade other people. I’m aware that some students don’t have many ideas on what makes for effective discussion techniques. Some people might have found it difficult to interrupt while other people are speaking. Even lack of confidence in your language skill might be stopping you from this exciting activity: sharing your opinions. So let’s practice discussion skills with me!
*No registration needed.

このワークショップはディスカッションベースの授業や、集団面接、普段の友達との会話の中で使えるディスカッションスキルの向上を目指してデザインされています。よく学生の中で、トピックに関して意見自体ない、話している人がいるとどのタイミングで自分の意見を言ったらいいかわからないという人がいます。また、語学スキルそのものに自信がなくて、なかなかアクティビティーに参加できないという人もいるかと思います。自信を持って発言できるようになるように一緒に練習しましょう。
*予約は必要ありません。

Kia ora! My name is Moemi and I’m a senior student at KUIS. I was studying in Auckland, New Zealand last year on the exchange program. I’ve been studying Journalism and Politics over the past years, so maybe I’m good at persuasive writing/speaking. I’m doing some workshops for improving general English skills as well as for finding out a learning strategy that suits you best. Come and talk to me, I’ll be always supporting you!

1. Introduction to effective discussion

Date:
Tuesday 6th June
Time:
13:10 – 14:40
Place:
The Stage
Description
“5 tips to improve your critical thinking”(TedTalk)
• Brainstorming
• 5 Wand Hs (Who, When, Where, What, Why, and How (How much, how often, etc)

2. Understanding the topic and other’s opinion

Date:
Tuesday 13th June
Time:
13:10 – 14:40
Place:
The Workshop
Description
Active hearing = Passive listening ‹ Active listening
• Following up questions
• Making sure the meaning ask to say again

3. The importance of thinking of the listeners.

Date:
Tuesday 20th June
Time:
13:10 – 14:40
Place:
The Workshop
Description
Useful discourse markers
•Speaking for listeners, not for yourself

4. Articulating

Date:
Tuesday 27th June
Time:
13:10 – 14:40
Place:
The Workshop
Description
Pronunciation, tone, and intonation
• Public speech

5. Managing the discussion group

Date:
Tuesday 4th July
Time:
13:10 – 14:40
Place:
The Workshop
Description
Discussion management
• Starting the discussion
• Making sure everyone can speak up
• Making sure everyone is on the same page
• Concluding what was the findings from the discussion