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Enhancing Communication and Critical Thinking through Group Discussion Activities

 

Objective of the Innovation:

·         To foster critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills among students.

·         To introduce an engaging and student-centric learning approach beyond traditional lectures.

·         To help students articulate their understanding and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts.

·         To provide a platform for peer-to-peer learning and collaborative knowledge sharing.

  Innovative Aspects:

·         Shift from passive to active learning: Students engage in meaningful conversations, enhancing comprehension and retention.

·         Skill development: Promotes public speaking, listening, interpersonal communication, and respectful disagreement.

·         Contextual learning: Discussions were thematically tied to technical subjects like power systems, ethics in engineering, and sustainability.

·         Faculty Role Transformation: Faculty acted as facilitators rather than just content deliverers, guiding the flow of discussion and ensuring inclusive participation.

Outcomes:

·         Improved student confidence and fluency in technical communication.

·         Enhanced critical thinking and collaborative skills.

·         Greater engagement and interest in academic topics through real-life context discussion.
Identification of student leaders and contributors for future student-led seminars or innovation cells

Objective of the Innovation:

·         To foster critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills among students.

·         To introduce an engaging and student-centric learning approach beyond traditional lectures.

·         To help students articulate their understanding and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts.

·         To provide a platform for peer-to-peer learning and collaborative knowledge sharing.

  Innovative Aspects:

·         Shift from passive to active learning: Students engage in meaningful conversations, enhancing comprehension and retention.

·         Skill development: Promotes public speaking, listening, interpersonal communication, and respectful disagreement.

·         Contextual learning: Discussions were thematically tied to technical subjects like power systems, ethics in engineering, and sustainability.

·         Faculty Role Transformation: Faculty acted as facilitators rather than just content deliverers, guiding the flow of discussion and ensuring inclusive participation.

Outcomes:

·         Improved student confidence and fluency in technical communication.

·         Enhanced critical thinking and collaborative skills.

·         Greater engagement and interest in academic topics through real-life context discussion.
Identification of student leaders and contributors for future student-led seminars or innovation cells








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