Buzz Session

Based on the previous knowledge of students.

Pose a set of complicated problems which needs the application of previous knowledge.

In buzz session the students are split into small groups for a specific period of time to discuss the given problem.

Reports of the result of each buzz group are then presented to the entire class and thorough discussion is stimulated.

Organisation of a buzz session

Divide the class into subgroups of 5 to 6 pupils and a representative is selected from each group to report their activities.

The group members are then asked to discuss the topic.

After a fixed time the representative of each group presents the summary of the reactions and discussions of their group before the whole class.

Unsolved problem if any are referred back to the concerned subgroup and again buzz discussion is conducted followed by representation of ideas in the whole class.

Finally the general group reaches consensus regarding the final solution of the problem.

Merits

• Develops a classroom interaction
• Training in discussion
• Develops critical thinking among learners.
• Effective way to find out feasible solution to a complex problem.
• Gains in-depth knowledge about a topic in a limited time.
• This techniques helps to develop positive attitude suggest democratic outlook tolerance to different viewpoints, group cohesion etc.

Demerits

• Time consuming
• Difficulty in organisation of groups.
• Most of the students lack initiativeness.
• Not applicable to lower class.