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Brainstorming: Vergel John P. Ercia, DDM
Brainstorming: Vergel John P. Ercia, DDM
Individual
Whole Class
Small group
Relay
Round Robin
PROCEDURE
Decide on the area or issue with
which the group must cope STATE
the PROBLEM clearly
Members get together in a round
table fashion or establish an informal
physical arrangement
Appoint a CHAIRMAN to enforce
brainstorming rules.
PROCEDURE
Appoint a secretary to write down all
ideas.
Set the time limit for the session
PROCEDURE
Ask the group to discuss the selected area or issue
freely
The wilder the idea, the better; it is easier to tame
down than to think up
STEPS
Generation of
ideas
STEPS
Clarifying of
ideas
STEPS
3. Evaluating or critiquing of ideas
4. Summarizing of ideas
looking for any answers that are repeated or
similar
grouping similar concepts together
eliminating responses that definitely do not
fit
4 Basic Rules
Evaluation and criticism by group
members is forbidden
All contribution are to be encouraged
An attempt should be made to create
the greatest quantity of ideas
A combination of ideas and solutions
should be sought
PROCEDURE
Bring the session to a halt when the
time limit is reached
The answers can be used to provide
material for the next part of the
lecture or to give students an idea of
where they are before they move on
PROS
With longer work period groups produce
more under brainstorming than individuals
working alone
Importance given by the group to all
personal contributions
Informal and non intimidating environment
that allows for more silent members to
speak freely and participate
Ownership of the created output as a group
to which all members have claim
CONS
If the group does not possess the
needed ideas, the productivity of the
session will be minimal
Time consuming
Dominant members may elaborate
more than the quiet ones
Tendency of group members to
evaluate or criticize the group
members ideas occasionally
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