BRAINSTORMING

Vergel John P. Ercia, DDM

 Technique of small group discussion

designed to encourage the
introduction of ideas on an
unrestricted basis
Activating the students knowledge
or current understanding of an issue
or theme
Inhibiting factors
promote group
interaction

focus students' attention on a particular topic

generate a quantity of ideas
teach acceptance and respect for individual differences
encourage learners to take risks in sharing their ideas
and opinions
demonstrate to students that their knowledge and their
language abilities are valued and accepted
introduce the practice of idea collection prior to
beginning tasks such as writing or solving problems
provide an opportunity for students to share ideas and
expand their existing knowledge by building on each
other's contributions.

Individual
Whole Class
Small group
Relay
Round Robin

PROCEDURE
Decide on the area or issue with
which the group must cope STATE
the PROBLEM clearly
Members get together in a round
table fashion or establish an informal
physical arrangement
Appoint a CHAIRMAN to enforce
brainstorming rules.

PROCEDURE
Appoint a secretary to write down all
ideas.
Set the time limit for the session

PROCEDURE
Ask the group to discuss the selected area or issue
freely
The wilder the idea, the better; it is easier to tame
down than to think up

If a solution is proposed and another group

member wishes to amend or add to it , he may do
so
PIGGY- BACKING participants are encouraged to
add. To subtract from, combine and modify the
solutions of others
Adverse judgments and weighting of ideas are with
held until the session is completed.

STEPS

Generation of
ideas

STEPS

Clarifying of
ideas

STEPS
3. Evaluating or critiquing of ideas

go through the results and begin evaluating

the responses. This can be done quickly by a
show of hands to rank the ideas.

4. Summarizing of ideas
looking for any answers that are repeated or
similar
grouping similar concepts together
eliminating responses that definitely do not
fit

4 Basic Rules
Evaluation and criticism by group
members is forbidden
All contribution are to be encouraged
An attempt should be made to create
the greatest quantity of ideas
A combination of ideas and solutions
should be sought

PROCEDURE
Bring the session to a halt when the
time limit is reached
The answers can be used to provide
material for the next part of the
lecture or to give students an idea of
where they are before they move on

PROS
With longer work period groups produce
more under brainstorming than individuals
working alone
Importance given by the group to all
personal contributions
Informal and non intimidating environment
that allows for more silent members to
speak freely and participate
Ownership of the created output as a group
to which all members have claim

CONS
If the group does not possess the
needed ideas, the productivity of the
session will be minimal
Time consuming
Dominant members may elaborate
more than the quiet ones
Tendency of group members to
evaluate or criticize the group
members ideas occasionally

Evaluation questions after

brainstorming sessions
1. Did you want to evaluate the contributions of
other group members?
2. Did one individual or leader dominate the
session?
3. Did members piggy-back ideas or solutions?
4. Did you feel free to communicate as the session
progressed? If your answer is no, why not?
5. Did some froup members contribute more than
other members?
6. Did all group members have an opportunity to
participate?

THANK YOU!!