Currant Affairs Discussions

Within the course there are Currant affairs discussions, these discussions will take place on a daily basis until every person on the course has completed at least 2. They are basically a discussion that you hold as the host, you post 3 or 4 questions on a topic that you have chosen and you lead the discussion, ensuring that every person within your group of 8 people is not left out, and every member has a fair say on your topic.

As an idea of what topics to pick, choose one that every member of the group is familiar with and can talk about, use what is in the news at the time or you can pick one that I have listed, in the blue red blue paragraph.

Leading a Discussion

You will have to lead discussions during this part of the course, remember the following points:

1. Do your homework, read up on the topic.

2. List some useful questions to start the discussion.

3. Calculate rough timings for each question to be aired.

4. Control the discussion group by the following:

a. Ensure all people contribute.
b. Observe and listen.
c. Intervene when necessary.

5. On Concluding the Discussion:

a. Outline the key points that have been raised.
b. Summarize the main opinions which have been offered.
cc. Confirm that the objective has been achieved.

You might like to use the following idea`s:

 

Homosexuality in the Armed Forces

Should Women be allowed on the front line

Should the British Army have a Trade union

Should the home addresses of pedophiles be known to the public

Should the British Army Allow Soft Drugs to be used

Foot and Mouth Disease within the UK

Should Israel go`s back to Gaza