Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
III Sem lessons
click here for contents & lessons 1 to 5
click here for lessons 6 to 10
click here for lesson 11
click here for lesson 12
click here for lesson 13
click here for lesson 14
click here for lesson 15
Note: The images and pictures are missing in some of the lessons
click here for lessons 6 to 10
click here for lesson 11
click here for lesson 12
click here for lesson 13
click here for lesson 14
click here for lesson 15
Note: The images and pictures are missing in some of the lessons
Thursday, July 15, 2010
First Year Lessons
No one has the correct information about the first year work book. It seems it is also going to be changed again. It is likely to be modified because some of the lessons (e-mail, letter writing, note taking, making etc)from the first year work book are included in the third sem book. Once it is confirmed, and I get the lessons, I'll post them on this blog. Till then we should better teach the basic grammar and topics such as greetings and leave taking, using dictionary, vocabulary etc, to the first year students.
click here for the tentative list of first year lessons
click here for the tentative list of first year lessons
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Bifurcation of Syllabus for Unit Tests
Bifurcation of Syllabus for Unit Tests for Semester III of Scheme C 09
Unit Test I : Lessons 1 – 17
Unit Test II : Lessons 18 - 37 (Oral Examination )
Rationale for Oral Examination:
The thrust of the book is on imparting spoken skills.
Evaluation has to be geared towards spoken skills
Since evaluation by and large determines the classroom procedure, testing spoken skills will ensure the teaching /learning process in the classroom, thus fulfilling the objective of the Course.
Procedure to examine the spoken skills of the students
Unit test II may be made into an oral examination conducted by the concerned teacher for 20 marks.
As the test cannot be conducted for all the students of different branches on a single day, flexi-time may be allowed.
The marks scored by a student in the internals would be an average of Unit Test 1 and Unit Test 2
Guidelines for conducting Oral examination for Unit Test 2
It should be conducted in the last month of the Semester
It should be as transparent as possible
Pair ( role play); group (discussion, debate etc.)activities may be given for evaluation
Alternatively questions based on activities in the textbook may also be prepared and asked for evaluation
The following aspects may be considered while awarding marks
- Intelligibility
- Fluency
- Structural Accuracy
- Appropriate Vocabulary
Bifurcation of Syllabus for Unit Tests for Semester IV of Scheme C 09
Unit Test I : Lessons 38 - 54
Unit II : Lessons 55 - 72 (Oral Examination)
Rationale for Oral Examination:
The thrust of the book is on imparting spoken skills.
Evaluation has to be geared towards spoken skills
Since evaluation by and large determines the classroom procedure, testing spoken skills will ensure the teaching /learning process in the classroom, thus fulfilling the objective of the Course.
Procedure to examine the spoken skills of the students
Unit test II may be made into an oral examination conducted by the concerned teacher for 20 marks.
As the test cannot be conducted for all the students of different branches on a single day, flexi-time may be allowed.
The marks scored by a student in the internals would be an average of Unit Test 1 and Unit Test 2
Guidelines for conducting Oral examination for Unit Test 2
It should be conducted in the last month of the Semester
It should be as transparent as possible
Pair (role play); group (discussion, debate etc.)activities may be given for evaluation
Alternatively questions based on activities in the textbook may also be prepared and asked for evaluation
The following aspects may be considered while awarding marks
- Intelligibility
- Fluency
- Structural Accuracy
- Appropriate Vocabulary
Unit Test I : Lessons 1 – 17
Unit Test II : Lessons 18 - 37 (Oral Examination )
Rationale for Oral Examination:
The thrust of the book is on imparting spoken skills.
Evaluation has to be geared towards spoken skills
Since evaluation by and large determines the classroom procedure, testing spoken skills will ensure the teaching /learning process in the classroom, thus fulfilling the objective of the Course.
Procedure to examine the spoken skills of the students
Unit test II may be made into an oral examination conducted by the concerned teacher for 20 marks.
As the test cannot be conducted for all the students of different branches on a single day, flexi-time may be allowed.
The marks scored by a student in the internals would be an average of Unit Test 1 and Unit Test 2
Guidelines for conducting Oral examination for Unit Test 2
It should be conducted in the last month of the Semester
It should be as transparent as possible
Pair ( role play); group (discussion, debate etc.)activities may be given for evaluation
Alternatively questions based on activities in the textbook may also be prepared and asked for evaluation
The following aspects may be considered while awarding marks
- Intelligibility
- Fluency
- Structural Accuracy
- Appropriate Vocabulary
Bifurcation of Syllabus for Unit Tests for Semester IV of Scheme C 09
Unit Test I : Lessons 38 - 54
Unit II : Lessons 55 - 72 (Oral Examination)
Rationale for Oral Examination:
The thrust of the book is on imparting spoken skills.
Evaluation has to be geared towards spoken skills
Since evaluation by and large determines the classroom procedure, testing spoken skills will ensure the teaching /learning process in the classroom, thus fulfilling the objective of the Course.
Procedure to examine the spoken skills of the students
Unit test II may be made into an oral examination conducted by the concerned teacher for 20 marks.
As the test cannot be conducted for all the students of different branches on a single day, flexi-time may be allowed.
The marks scored by a student in the internals would be an average of Unit Test 1 and Unit Test 2
Guidelines for conducting Oral examination for Unit Test 2
It should be conducted in the last month of the Semester
It should be as transparent as possible
Pair (role play); group (discussion, debate etc.)activities may be given for evaluation
Alternatively questions based on activities in the textbook may also be prepared and asked for evaluation
The following aspects may be considered while awarding marks
- Intelligibility
- Fluency
- Structural Accuracy
- Appropriate Vocabulary
Bifurcation of Syllabus for Semester III and IV
1. Bifurcation of Syllabus for Semester III and IV of Scheme C 09
The Text book titled ‘Enhancing English and Employability II’ has 72 lessons to be completed in 90 hours in Semesters III and IV.
Semester III - Lessons 01 – 37
Lesson No. Title
1 English Language for Employability
2 Talking about Routines 1
3 Talking about Routines 2
4 Asking about Routines 1
5 Asking about Routines 2
6 Writing Skills 1
7 Taking Notes 1
8 Taking Notes 2
9 Expressing Feelings
10 Expressing Likes and Dislikes
11 Questioning 1
12 Questioning 2
13 Talking about Food
14 Writing Skills 2
15 Making Notes 1
16 Making Notes 2
17 Summarising
18 Telephoning Skills
19 Making and Receiving Phone Calls
20 Fixing and Cancelling Appointments
21 Making Requests
22 Writing Skills 3
23 Seeking and Giving Permission
24 Making Complaints
25 Offering Suggestions
26 Extending and Accepting Invitations
27 Writing Skills 4
28 Making Comparisons 1
29 Making Comparisons 2
30 Talking about Quantity
31 Writing Skills 5
32 Talking about Possessions 1
33 Talking about Possessions 2
34 Talking about Possessions 3
35 Asking about Possessions
36 Talking about the Past
37 Writing Skills 6
Semester IV - Lessons 38 – 72
38 Expressing Intentions
39 Describing the Past Habits
40 Expressing Probability
41 Expressing Possibility
42 Writing Skills 7
43 Interpreting Flow Charts
44 Interpreting Tree Diagrams
45 Interpreting Bar Graphs
46 Interpreting Tables
47 Interpreting Pie Charts
48 Speaking About Yourself
49 Expressing Opinion
50 Expressing Obligations
51 Writing Skills 8
52 Writings Skills9
53 Writing Personal Letters
54 Writing Official Letters
55 Talking about a career
56 Talking about Aspirations 1
57 Talking about Aspirations 2
58 Writing Skills 10
59 Non-Verbal Communication
60 Just A Minute
61 Creating an Email ID
62 Writing Emails
63 Preparing a Resume
64 Writing a Covering Letter
65 Getting Ready for a Job
66 Preparing for an Interview
67 Attending an Interview
68 Writing Skills 11
69 Report- Writing a Message
70 Reporting an Incident
71 Writing a Formal Report
72 Revising and Editing Reports
Allocation of Marks for each Semester: Internal : 20
End Examination : 80
Total : 100
The Text book titled ‘Enhancing English and Employability II’ has 72 lessons to be completed in 90 hours in Semesters III and IV.
Semester III - Lessons 01 – 37
Lesson No. Title
1 English Language for Employability
2 Talking about Routines 1
3 Talking about Routines 2
4 Asking about Routines 1
5 Asking about Routines 2
6 Writing Skills 1
7 Taking Notes 1
8 Taking Notes 2
9 Expressing Feelings
10 Expressing Likes and Dislikes
11 Questioning 1
12 Questioning 2
13 Talking about Food
14 Writing Skills 2
15 Making Notes 1
16 Making Notes 2
17 Summarising
18 Telephoning Skills
19 Making and Receiving Phone Calls
20 Fixing and Cancelling Appointments
21 Making Requests
22 Writing Skills 3
23 Seeking and Giving Permission
24 Making Complaints
25 Offering Suggestions
26 Extending and Accepting Invitations
27 Writing Skills 4
28 Making Comparisons 1
29 Making Comparisons 2
30 Talking about Quantity
31 Writing Skills 5
32 Talking about Possessions 1
33 Talking about Possessions 2
34 Talking about Possessions 3
35 Asking about Possessions
36 Talking about the Past
37 Writing Skills 6
Semester IV - Lessons 38 – 72
38 Expressing Intentions
39 Describing the Past Habits
40 Expressing Probability
41 Expressing Possibility
42 Writing Skills 7
43 Interpreting Flow Charts
44 Interpreting Tree Diagrams
45 Interpreting Bar Graphs
46 Interpreting Tables
47 Interpreting Pie Charts
48 Speaking About Yourself
49 Expressing Opinion
50 Expressing Obligations
51 Writing Skills 8
52 Writings Skills9
53 Writing Personal Letters
54 Writing Official Letters
55 Talking about a career
56 Talking about Aspirations 1
57 Talking about Aspirations 2
58 Writing Skills 10
59 Non-Verbal Communication
60 Just A Minute
61 Creating an Email ID
62 Writing Emails
63 Preparing a Resume
64 Writing a Covering Letter
65 Getting Ready for a Job
66 Preparing for an Interview
67 Attending an Interview
68 Writing Skills 11
69 Report- Writing a Message
70 Reporting an Incident
71 Writing a Formal Report
72 Revising and Editing Reports
Allocation of Marks for each Semester: Internal : 20
End Examination : 80
Total : 100
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
'Enhancing English and Employability Skills- Workbook-2'
The following are the lessons which are likely to be included in 'Enhancing English and Employability Skills- Workbook-2' for the students of Third and Fourth Semesters. There can be a few changes in the final draft.
Contents
Lesson Title
no
Semester III
1 English for Employability
2 Talking about Routines 1
3 Talking about Routines 2
4 Asking about Routines 1
5 Asking about Routines 2
6 Writing Skills 1
7 Taking notes 1
8 Taking Notes 2
9 Expressing Feelings
10 Expressing likes and dislikes
11 Questioning 1
12 Questioning 2
13 Talking about food
14 Writing Skills 2
15 Making Notes 1
16 Making Notes 2
17 Summarising
18 Telephoning Skills
19 Making and Receiving Phone Calls
20 Fixing and Cancelling Appointment
21 Making Requests
22 Writing Skills 3
23 Seeking and Giving Permissions
24 Making Complaints
25 Offering Suggestions
26 Offering and Accepting Invitations
27 Writing Skills 4
28 Making Comparisons 1
29 Making Comparisons 2
30 Talking about Quantity
31 Writing Skills 5
32 Talking about Possessions 1
33 Talking about Possessions 2
34 Talking about Possessions 3
35 Asking about Possessions 4
36 Talking about the Past
37 Writing Skills 6
Semester IV
38 Expressing Intentions
39 Describing the Past Habits
40 Expressing Probability
41 Expressing Possibility
42 Writing Skills 7
43 Interpreting Data 1
44 Interpreting Data 2
45 Speaking about Yourself
46 Expressing Opinions
47 Expressing Obligations
48 Writing Skills 8
49 Writing Skills 9
50 Writing Letters 1
51 Writing Letters 2
52 Talking about Career/Job
53 Talking about Aspirations 1
54 Talking about Aspirations 2
55 Writing Skills 10
56 Non Verbal Communication
57 Just A Minute
58 Creating an e-mail ID
59 Writing an e-mail ID
60 Preparing a Resume
61 Writing a Covering Letter
62 Getting Ready for a Job
63 Preparing for an Interview
64 Attending an Interview
65 Writing Skills 14
66 Report - Writing a Message
67 Reporting an Incident
68 Writing a Formal Report
69 Revising and Editing Reports
Semester III 37 lessons in 45 periods
Semester IV 32 lessons in 45 periods
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Key to Lesson-23 Error Analysis (Enhancing English and Employability Skills- Workbook-1)
ERROR ANALYSIS Lesson 23
Activity 1
Now correct the following sentences:
1. I don’t understand the point (Right)
2. I have two sons.
3. I like this music.
4. I see what you mean.
5. I love my country.
Activity 2
Complete the following sentences and check your answers with your teacher:
1. She does not obey her teachers.
2. Every one of the visitors has expressed their satisfaction.
3. Neither of the two sisters is married.
4. I do not know the man who is standing there.
5. My mobile phone that broke yesterday is now useless.
6. It is he who has broken the chair.
7. Do you know who he is?
8. Who/Whom is she speaking to?
9. The famous poet and philosopher has got the Nobel prize.
Activity 3
Correct the following sentences:
1. Everyone makes mistakes.
2. Fish and chips is my favourite dish.
3. My friend and I are innocent.
4. Two and two makes four.
5. He and his friends have stolen my calculator.
6. I am fond of fruits.
7. Nobody is perfect in this world.
8. His teacher and friend is dead.
9. Each pain and each joy brings us an experience.
10. Either you or he is telling a lie.
Activity 4
Complete the following sentences with appropriate word:
1. A student should not be taught more than he can think of.
2. The plan of action proposed by the CM is in agreement with vision 2020.
3. A box of oranges is enough
4. A series of lectures on’ Indian Technology’ is arranged by the Department.
5. Don’t scold the boy; he’ll come around in time.
6. Who’ll look after the children in the absence of their mother?
7. He has a reputation for honesty.
8. There is a cow in the field.
9. He looked as if he hadn’t slept for weeks.
10. The two robbers shared the booty between themselves.
Activity 5
Correct the following sentences
1. What is the time by your watch?
2. The train is crowded with the people.
3. The mountain was covered with snow.
4. He is liberal about his time and money.
5. Sita was sitting in the shade of Asoka tree.
6. He is an expert on ancient Indian History.
7. She climbed up the tree.
8. I said it to his face.
9. He came on foot.
10. The child ran along the road.
11. He is my cousin.
12. I am suffering from fever.
Activity 6
Identify the errors in the following sentences
1. The Ganges is a sacred river of the Hindus.
2 He is so weak that he cannot fight anymore.
3 He as well as his brothers is absent.
4. Honesty pays in the long run.
5. Gouri has two houses in Hyderabad.
6. He has been playing the Veena for the last two hours.
7. The rule is not applicable in your case.
8. He could see that one of them was at the desk.
9. You must try to indicate clearly the errors by marking them in red.
10. The two sisters were fighting with each another.
Activity 7
Find out whether the following sentences are right /wrong’
Put a tick [ ] in the appropriate box.
Wrong Right
1. My uncle has four sons-in-law.
2. She ate three handfuls of rice.
3. I noticed that the leg of the table is broken.
4. The staff is provided with a library.
5. Kumar applied for admission into polytechnic.
6. Some people have no compassion for the poor.
7. I take much delight in helping the needy.
8. He has lost hope of his success.
9. I received an invitation to the dinner.
10. I took precaution against the infection.
Activity 8
Identify the correct sentences
1. (B) Every man and boy is aware of their rights and duties.
2. (A) I remember the day when I met her first time.
3. (E) Education is preferable to riches.
4. (A) Thomas is afraid of dogs.
5. (D) She writes badly.
Activity 9
Correct the following sentences:
1. One of my friends is going to Delhi.
2 He comes there not only for coaching but also for swimming.
4. The Secretary and Treasurer is present at the meeting.
5. Either you or I am responsible for this mistake.
6. The majority of the lecturers believe that the student has not copied in the examination.
7. The number of days in a year is three hundred and sixty five.
8. A lot of people were present there.
9. A great deal of work has been finished.
10. This is the better of the two books on English are available in our library.
Activity 10
Match the following and write as many correct sentences as possible
1. The HMT Factory (A) should be careful in his work. [ 7]
2. The beggar (B) got an award. [5 ]
3. This gold (C) is attending the seminar. [10 ]
4. The account officer and (D) treasurer lives at farther end of the street. [4 ]
5. It is he who (E) are not often late. [9 ]
6. Saritha is a student who (F) is asking for alms. [2 ]
7. Satish (G) read the report. [ 6]
8. Many a student (H) has been brought from America. [3 ]
9. They (I) could solve the problem easily. [8 ]
10. The Principal (J) has the latest machinery. [1 ]
Activity 11
Correct the following sentences:
1. There are a few mistakes in your essay which should not be repeated in future.
2. He is senior to me.
3. I had my food when he called on me yesterday.
4. She prefers coffee to tea.
5. I bought three pairs of shoes and four dozens of mangoes.
6. Rajesh absented himself from the class for a week.
7. I cut myself while shaving.
8. The conductor said that there was no room in the bus.
9. While he was sleeping in the grass, he was bitten by a snake.
10. The river has overflowed its banks.
Activity 1
Now correct the following sentences:
1. I don’t understand the point (Right)
2. I have two sons.
3. I like this music.
4. I see what you mean.
5. I love my country.
Activity 2
Complete the following sentences and check your answers with your teacher:
1. She does not obey her teachers.
2. Every one of the visitors has expressed their satisfaction.
3. Neither of the two sisters is married.
4. I do not know the man who is standing there.
5. My mobile phone that broke yesterday is now useless.
6. It is he who has broken the chair.
7. Do you know who he is?
8. Who/Whom is she speaking to?
9. The famous poet and philosopher has got the Nobel prize.
Activity 3
Correct the following sentences:
1. Everyone makes mistakes.
2. Fish and chips is my favourite dish.
3. My friend and I are innocent.
4. Two and two makes four.
5. He and his friends have stolen my calculator.
6. I am fond of fruits.
7. Nobody is perfect in this world.
8. His teacher and friend is dead.
9. Each pain and each joy brings us an experience.
10. Either you or he is telling a lie.
Activity 4
Complete the following sentences with appropriate word:
1. A student should not be taught more than he can think of.
2. The plan of action proposed by the CM is in agreement with vision 2020.
3. A box of oranges is enough
4. A series of lectures on’ Indian Technology’ is arranged by the Department.
5. Don’t scold the boy; he’ll come around in time.
6. Who’ll look after the children in the absence of their mother?
7. He has a reputation for honesty.
8. There is a cow in the field.
9. He looked as if he hadn’t slept for weeks.
10. The two robbers shared the booty between themselves.
Activity 5
Correct the following sentences
1. What is the time by your watch?
2. The train is crowded with the people.
3. The mountain was covered with snow.
4. He is liberal about his time and money.
5. Sita was sitting in the shade of Asoka tree.
6. He is an expert on ancient Indian History.
7. She climbed up the tree.
8. I said it to his face.
9. He came on foot.
10. The child ran along the road.
11. He is my cousin.
12. I am suffering from fever.
Activity 6
Identify the errors in the following sentences
1. The Ganges is a sacred river of the Hindus.
2 He is so weak that he cannot fight anymore.
3 He as well as his brothers is absent.
4. Honesty pays in the long run.
5. Gouri has two houses in Hyderabad.
6. He has been playing the Veena for the last two hours.
7. The rule is not applicable in your case.
8. He could see that one of them was at the desk.
9. You must try to indicate clearly the errors by marking them in red.
10. The two sisters were fighting with each another.
Activity 7
Find out whether the following sentences are right /wrong’
Put a tick [ ] in the appropriate box.
Wrong Right
1. My uncle has four sons-in-law.
2. She ate three handfuls of rice.
3. I noticed that the leg of the table is broken.
4. The staff is provided with a library.
5. Kumar applied for admission into polytechnic.
6. Some people have no compassion for the poor.
7. I take much delight in helping the needy.
8. He has lost hope of his success.
9. I received an invitation to the dinner.
10. I took precaution against the infection.
Activity 8
Identify the correct sentences
1. (B) Every man and boy is aware of their rights and duties.
2. (A) I remember the day when I met her first time.
3. (E) Education is preferable to riches.
4. (A) Thomas is afraid of dogs.
5. (D) She writes badly.
Activity 9
Correct the following sentences:
1. One of my friends is going to Delhi.
2 He comes there not only for coaching but also for swimming.
4. The Secretary and Treasurer is present at the meeting.
5. Either you or I am responsible for this mistake.
6. The majority of the lecturers believe that the student has not copied in the examination.
7. The number of days in a year is three hundred and sixty five.
8. A lot of people were present there.
9. A great deal of work has been finished.
10. This is the better of the two books on English are available in our library.
Activity 10
Match the following and write as many correct sentences as possible
1. The HMT Factory (A) should be careful in his work. [ 7]
2. The beggar (B) got an award. [5 ]
3. This gold (C) is attending the seminar. [10 ]
4. The account officer and (D) treasurer lives at farther end of the street. [4 ]
5. It is he who (E) are not often late. [9 ]
6. Saritha is a student who (F) is asking for alms. [2 ]
7. Satish (G) read the report. [ 6]
8. Many a student (H) has been brought from America. [3 ]
9. They (I) could solve the problem easily. [8 ]
10. The Principal (J) has the latest machinery. [1 ]
Activity 11
Correct the following sentences:
1. There are a few mistakes in your essay which should not be repeated in future.
2. He is senior to me.
3. I had my food when he called on me yesterday.
4. She prefers coffee to tea.
5. I bought three pairs of shoes and four dozens of mangoes.
6. Rajesh absented himself from the class for a week.
7. I cut myself while shaving.
8. The conductor said that there was no room in the bus.
9. While he was sleeping in the grass, he was bitten by a snake.
10. The river has overflowed its banks.
Key to Lesson-14 Concord (Enhancing English and Employability Skills- Workbook-1)
KEY
Lesson 14 CONCORD (SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT)
Activity-7
Correct the following sentences:
1) Bricks and mortar is used in construction of a building.
2) Some advice is given by teachers.
3) The furniture in the office was repaired.
4) Lot of information is collected for the project.
5) My luggage was left in the waiting room.
Activity-8
Fill in the blanks with correct forms of verbs.
• Scissors are used for cutting paper.
• A pair of scissors is used for cutting paper.
• Where are my trousers?
• The police have arrested the culprit.
• The cattle are grazing.
• Where are my spectacles?
Correct the following sentences
1) My thanks to Raju were expressed through a personal letter.
2) My spectacles were lost in the bus.
3) The college premises were kept clean.
4) ----
5) The valuables were lost in the fire accident.
6) Scissors are used for cutting papers.
7) Where are my trousers?
8) Where are my spectacles?
Activity 9
Complete the following sentences:
1) He and I are friends.
2) Raju and you are going to market.
3) Both Rani and Ranjan are working hard.
4) You and I are never lazy.
Activity 10
Complete the following sentences:
1) The mail with its attachments has been received.
2) Unpredictability and inconsistency are the two features of Indian cricket team.
3) Anger and frustration are destructive to you.
4) Sampath as well as his brothers has been to Vizag.
Activity 11
Complete the following sentences. Check the answers with your partner:
1) Neither the Principal nor the lecturers know when the college reopens.
2) Either Sita or Rama was responsible for this act.
3) Either teachers or students are to be blamed.
4) Not only the Head master but also the teachers have arrived early.
Lesson 14 CONCORD (SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT)
Activity-7
Correct the following sentences:
1) Bricks and mortar is used in construction of a building.
2) Some advice is given by teachers.
3) The furniture in the office was repaired.
4) Lot of information is collected for the project.
5) My luggage was left in the waiting room.
Activity-8
Fill in the blanks with correct forms of verbs.
• Scissors are used for cutting paper.
• A pair of scissors is used for cutting paper.
• Where are my trousers?
• The police have arrested the culprit.
• The cattle are grazing.
• Where are my spectacles?
Correct the following sentences
1) My thanks to Raju were expressed through a personal letter.
2) My spectacles were lost in the bus.
3) The college premises were kept clean.
4) ----
5) The valuables were lost in the fire accident.
6) Scissors are used for cutting papers.
7) Where are my trousers?
8) Where are my spectacles?
Activity 9
Complete the following sentences:
1) He and I are friends.
2) Raju and you are going to market.
3) Both Rani and Ranjan are working hard.
4) You and I are never lazy.
Activity 10
Complete the following sentences:
1) The mail with its attachments has been received.
2) Unpredictability and inconsistency are the two features of Indian cricket team.
3) Anger and frustration are destructive to you.
4) Sampath as well as his brothers has been to Vizag.
Activity 11
Complete the following sentences. Check the answers with your partner:
1) Neither the Principal nor the lecturers know when the college reopens.
2) Either Sita or Rama was responsible for this act.
3) Either teachers or students are to be blamed.
4) Not only the Head master but also the teachers have arrived early.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Preparing for a Group Discussion
Group discussion is a variant of personality test where several candidates are evaluated simultaneously. It is commonly known as GD. Here all the candidates have to join the discussion without the participation of the examiner. The examiner evaluates the leadership level and personality traits of the candidates.
A group of eight to ten candidates are seated in a circle. A topic is announced and normally around 30 minutes is given for discussion.
The following are the essential components of a group discussion test:
Personality manifestation: dress, body language, tone/voice, manners, be polite, keep eye contact Attitude: be tolerant, be a team player, be helpful, accommodative and cooperative
don’t dominate, don’t suppress, don’t be dogmatic, don’t shout, don’t talk for too long/ don’t be silent for too long
Knowledge: general (world knowledge), technical (academic or job oriented)
Communication skills: speaking and listening skills/ persuasive skills
Leadership qualities: leading the discussion, directing discussion in a different angle, summarizing in the middle, closing the discussions appropriately- traits of social adaptability and motivation
In GD no one will give you a chance. It’s up to you to look for pauses between and enter the discussion smoothly. A good candidate should be able to initiate the process of discussion.
A few useful expressions to use in GD:
| Leading the discussion | -Its not difficult to understand that the problem exists in… -The problem is ….we may begin by looking at…. |
| Refocusing the discussion | -shall we look at the topic from another angle/ for instance… -I think we are off the track… -I think we are moving too far away from the topic… |
| Involving others in the discussion | -How will you…? -What do you think about…? |
| Help someone to participate | -yes you are right -you have a point there, I think... |
| Make suggestions | -what about…? -How about…? -Shall we…? -Let’s... |
| Intervening in the discussion | -Before we go further can I say something? -But there is a problem here… -Let me add a point here… |
| Summarizing | -Its time to summarize what we have been saying… -Lets summarize/ conclude it quickly… |
| Seek clarification | -Can you say something more? -Just a moment, I don’t understand. - If you don’t mind, do you mean…? |
| Express opinions | - I doubt it because… - I agree with you… - I don’t think so… - What you are saying sounds appealing but… - Yes, you are right… |
Evaluation:
Here are some parameters for evaluating performance in the GD. Analyse your friends’ performance using them.
| Name | Personality | Knowledge | Communication skills | Leadership | Grand Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| A | T | G | MS | OI | T | D | R | AA | O | OI | T | LS | F | L | PA | OI | T | I | TS | E | DM | OI | T | GT | |
| | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
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Abbreviations used
| Personality: | Knowledge: | Communication Skills: | Leadership |
| A- Appearance T- emperament G- Gestures OI- Over all Impression T -Total | D- Depth R- Range A- Analytical Ability O- Organisation of Ideas OI- Over all Impression T -Total | LS- Listening Skills F- Fluency L- Language Ability OI- Over all Impression T -Total | I- Initiative TS- team Sprit E- Endurance DM- Decision Making OI- Over all Impression T -Total |
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