There are four techniques which are used to develop skills and attitudes to deal with problems of group life and which have received attention of educationists:
1) Group Discussion,
2) Sociodrama and Role-playing,
3) Use of Sociograms and other Devices of Sociometry
4) Application of Action Research.
There is a need to develop a programme in which elements of all the four techniques are used and integrated as far as possible. The Youth Parliament is a programme in which group discussion and role-playing techniques can effectively be used.It promises to ignite minds and foster debates on the most critical issues that define the world that we live in.
Holding of mock sessions of parliament in colleges in the country is quite an old practice. In these mock parliaments, there are certain deficiencies which reduce their general usefulness and effectiveness. Firstly, the mock sessions are not held according to the laid down rules and conventions of parliament mainly because the concerned teachers are not conversant with these rules and conventions. Relevant material on the subject is also not available to the school. Secondly, non issues and very often imaginary issues are chosen for discussions and for the question hour. An attempt is often made to mock the whole procedure in such a way that it proves to be a downright entertainment. The mock session often proves to be a farcial drama. Consequently, its educative content and its potentiality as a great educative device is completely lost.
Thus, the purposes of Youth Parliament are as follows:
1. To make students understand the parliamentary procedure.
2. To develop in students an insight into the working of parliament
3. To make students consider public issues and form their opinion on them.
4. To train students in the technique of group discussion
5. To develop in students an ability to arrive at a decision after group discussion.
6. To develop them in them respect and tolerance for the views of others.
7. To develop in them an understanding that respect for rules is essential for conducting any discussion systematically and effectively.
8. To train students in group behavior.
9. To make students aware of various problems facing our society and the country.
10. To develop in students the quality of leadership.
11. To make students understand the common man's point of view and express it in an articulated manner. –working not only your levels of intellect, but your debating, diplomatic and collaboration skills as well. It ultimately aims to develop the art of peaceful negotiation among potential national and international leaders.
1) Group Discussion,
2) Sociodrama and Role-playing,
3) Use of Sociograms and other Devices of Sociometry
4) Application of Action Research.
There is a need to develop a programme in which elements of all the four techniques are used and integrated as far as possible. The Youth Parliament is a programme in which group discussion and role-playing techniques can effectively be used.It promises to ignite minds and foster debates on the most critical issues that define the world that we live in.
Holding of mock sessions of parliament in colleges in the country is quite an old practice. In these mock parliaments, there are certain deficiencies which reduce their general usefulness and effectiveness. Firstly, the mock sessions are not held according to the laid down rules and conventions of parliament mainly because the concerned teachers are not conversant with these rules and conventions. Relevant material on the subject is also not available to the school. Secondly, non issues and very often imaginary issues are chosen for discussions and for the question hour. An attempt is often made to mock the whole procedure in such a way that it proves to be a downright entertainment. The mock session often proves to be a farcial drama. Consequently, its educative content and its potentiality as a great educative device is completely lost.
Thus, the purposes of Youth Parliament are as follows:
1. To make students understand the parliamentary procedure.
2. To develop in students an insight into the working of parliament
3. To make students consider public issues and form their opinion on them.
4. To train students in the technique of group discussion
5. To develop in students an ability to arrive at a decision after group discussion.
6. To develop them in them respect and tolerance for the views of others.
7. To develop in them an understanding that respect for rules is essential for conducting any discussion systematically and effectively.
8. To train students in group behavior.
9. To make students aware of various problems facing our society and the country.
10. To develop in students the quality of leadership.
11. To make students understand the common man's point of view and express it in an articulated manner. –working not only your levels of intellect, but your debating, diplomatic and collaboration skills as well. It ultimately aims to develop the art of peaceful negotiation among potential national and international leaders.