Drawing Conclusions from Discussion
Review the key ideas expressed in discussions and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussion
What a learner can do afterwards
- Summarise the main points made by different speakers in a group discussion
- Draw a conclusion that synthesises multiple viewpoints expressed in the discussion
- Explain how the discussion changed or confirmed initial understanding of a topic
The lesson
You already know how to prepare for a discussion and explain your ideas clearly. Now it's time for the next step. When the talking is done, don't just remember your own point. Think back over what every speaker said and find the big idea that ties it all together. That's called drawing a conclusion.
In a class talk about school lunches, Amir said smaller portions mean less waste. Priya said students are still hungry after lunch. Jamal said some students throw away food they don't like. Putting these three points together, the class concluded that portions should match what each student actually wants to eat, not just be smaller.
A good conclusion is not just one speaker's idea repeated. It should show how the different ideas fit together, even when speakers disagreed.
Listen to every speaker, then combine their ideas into one conclusion that makes sense of the whole discussion.
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