Lessons 6 & 7: Strategies for Informal and Formal Discussions

1. Which of the following best describes the strategy used by the facilitator in this discussion?

• A. Applying parliamentary procedures for fairness and order

• B. Managing cognitive, social/emotional, and physical factors to guide an informal discussion

• C. Encouraging debate through structured motions and voting

• D. Enforcing a fixed agenda to ensure time management

2. Based on the passage, what key characteristic differentiates this type of discussion from an informal one?

• A. Its focus on inclusive participation and reasoning

• B. Its reliance on structured procedures and parliamentary rules

• C. Its emphasis on spontaneous idea sharing

• D. Its informal handling of proposals and decisions

3. Which cognitive strategy is most evident in this discussion?

• A. Following a fixed meeting agenda to maintain order

• B. Encouraging alternate viewpoints and maintaining focus on objectives

• C. Conducting a roll call to ensure quorum

• D. Presenting motions before debating and voting

4. What principle of informal group discussion is demonstrated by the facilitator’s approach?

• A. Ensuring discussions are animated but focused

• B. Enforcing parliamentary rules to maintain order

• C. Promoting the use of motions and formal debate

• D. Following a structured sequence of agenda items

5. Which of the following best explains why these steps are important in a formal discussion?

• A. They maintain fairness, order, and respect through procedural structure

• B. They allow spontaneous participation and flexible discussion flow

• C. They promote creativity and open expression of ideas

• D. They focus on emotional connections and group bonding