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buzz group [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- buzz group
1, record 1, English, buzz%20group
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The typical buzz-group technique is to split the class arbitrarily into small groups and assign each group an objective. The general goal of all groups is to explain, support, and illustrate one or more point-counterpoints involved in the issue at hand. 1, record 1, English, - buzz%20group
Record 1, Key term(s)
- buzz session
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- essaim
1, record 1, French, essaim
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] essaim, d'après l'onomatopée du buzz anglais. 1, record 1, French, - essaim
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-08-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Leadership Techniques (Meetings)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- buzz group
1, record 2, English, buzz%20group
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of several small groups within a larger class or group which assembles usually after a general session for the purpose of discussing a presentation, analyzing a problem, or preparing questions for the larger group. 2, record 2, English, - buzz%20group
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Buzz groups are usually seated in a circle. The chairman makes certain that the members of the group know each other. ... This method is most effective when the audience is divided into buzz groups of 10 to 15 persons. 3, record 2, English, - buzz%20group
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A buzz group consists of four to six people who meet for five to ten minutes to discuss a task assigned by the instructor. The small group forms a circle, which encourages everyone in the group to participate in the discussion. The buzz group does not have a designated leader, although one person may be selected as a recorder or reporter to present the outcomes of the discussion to the larger group. 4, record 2, English, - buzz%20group
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'animation des réunions
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sous-groupe de travail
1, record 2, French, sous%2Dgroupe%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sous-groupe de discussion 2, record 2, French, sous%2Dgroupe%20de%20discussion
correct, masculine noun
- petit groupe de travail 3, record 2, French, petit%20groupe%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
- cellule de travail 4, record 2, French, cellule%20de%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sous-groupe de petite dimension faisant partie d'un groupe plus large auquel il est censé présenter le résultat de ses travaux et [étant] constitué dans le but de faciliter la discussion entre ses membres. 5, record 2, French, - sous%2Dgroupe%20de%20travail
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le travail en sous-groupes de discussion. Le grand groupe est réparti en petits groupes de 5 à 7 membres qui ont à élaborer ensemble un rapport sur le problème objet du débat. Le travail de chaque petit groupe demande de 1 heure à 1 h 30. 6, record 2, French, - sous%2Dgroupe%20de%20travail
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La proposition et le choix des méthodes de travail : le responsable facilite [...] les propositions de fonctionnement et confronte leurs avantages et inconvénients respectifs : check-lists, tour de table, brainstorming, sous-groupes de travail... (Revue française de gestion, janv.-févr. 1979, p.27). 7, record 2, French, - sous%2Dgroupe%20de%20travail
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
On commence par une réflexion individuelle suivie d'une discussion de groupe [...] On demande aux participants de s'organiser en quatre sous-groupes [...] Chaque sous-groupe doit désigner un animateur [...] 8, record 2, French, - sous%2Dgroupe%20de%20travail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- buzz group 1, record 3, English, buzz%20group
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- groupe de discussion
1, record 3, French, groupe%20de%20discussion
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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