Discussion 9 December 17th

Last week, our discussion topic was "Discussion". All of us, we experienced the panelist two times in the class. Therefore, the last group suggested us that what is a good discussion. To our surprise, this group had two topics about discussion. So, at first, we thought that what should we do for making a good discussion.

This discussion member were Ms. Masako, Satoko, Jun, Mr. Marukom and a moderator. First, the moderator explained that Ms. Masako and Satoko have the idea which they think leading to a consensus is important. On the other hand, Ms. Jun and Mr. Marukom think that audience's opinions are the most important things. Ms. Masako and Satoko said our purpose is leading consensus so it is the most important thing. However, Ms. Jun and Mr. Marukom said audience have an obligation to say their opinion so it is important thing. Therefore, they discussed it and after that a moderator summarized as following:

It is exactly that we need some good opinions because it will make our consensus. What is important is that we should recognize limited time and strong opinion.

After we found the consensus, we moved the next topic. It was should we say more our opinion in the discussion. Ms. Masako and Jun think audience should say more their opinion but Ms. Satoko and Mr. Marukom think they don't think so. The reason why Ms. Satoko thinks that, she thinks audience should say more support opinion. However, Ms. Jun said some audience say their opinions but some audience don't say so it is problem. Therefore, Ms. Masako who is a strict teacher suggested that teachers will deduct points from the students' results if they don't say their opinion in the discussion. However, other three panelists disagreed with this idea because it is very childish. Then, Mr. Marukom said the most important thing for audience is to try to say their opinion in the discussion. And the teacher should estimate their endeavor.
When other three panelists listened to his opinion, they agreed with it.
So, end of the discussion, the moderator summarize about the second topic as following:

Every students should try to voice in the discussion.

From today's discussion, I learned some important things and thought that I shouldn't be afraid of a challenge to say my opinion.