"Discussion time" refers to a scheduled or designated period where people come together to talk about a specific topic, share their thoughts, ask questions, and exchange ideas. Full definition
They spend the small group discussion time still thinking and trying to follow what is happening, and often end up more confused than when they started. (teachermagazine.com.au)
It reduces class discussion time, open - ended questions, creativity, one - on - one work and alternative approaches to learning. (idra.org)
The venue must foster the discussion, address any special needs, protect privacy and allow ample discussion time. (en.wikipedia.org)