TYPES OF PANEL DISCUSSION

 To provide information and new facts.

 To identify the values.
 To analyze the current problem from different angle.

 Panel discussion requires more time for planning, organizing and presentation.
 The discussion may be vague and superficial if the panel members lack mastery.

Panel Discussion
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF PANEL
DISCUSSION
EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION
 It is a discussion in which few persons ( the panel) carry on conversation in front of the audience.

 Plays most important role in panel discussion

 Plans how , where , when panel discussion will be organized
 Prepares the schedule for panel discussion
 Sometimes rehearsal is also planned

 Is used in educational institutions to provide factual and conceptual knowledge and clarification of
theories and principles.

The effectiveness of the method

depends on :
ADVANTAGES
1. The competency and preparation of the panel members.
2. The competency and leading abilities of the chairperson or the moderator.
3. Planning, organizing and conducting the panel discussion.

 It is a method of teaching in which four to eight persons or students discuss the assigned topic/
problem/ issues creatively among themselves in front of an audience

 Public Panel Discussion is organized for the common man's problems.

 The public panel discussion is organized through television programmes.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PANEL DISCUSSION

  To organize for mental recreation.
 To influence the audience to an open minded attitude and respect for other's opinion.
 When handled intelligently and creatively, panel discussion stimulates thoughts and discussion
and clarifies thinking.

PANEL DISCUSSION

 The seating arrangement should be such that every one should be of equal distance & should
observe each other.
 Moderator should encourage constructive discussion among panelists and audience.

 At the end of discussion , moderator summarizes the discussions and presents his point of view.
 He expresses thanks to panelists and audience

PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSION

INSTRUCTOR
 There are 4-10 panelists in the discussion.
 Members sits in a semi circle shape in front of the audience.
 The moderator sits in the middle of the panelists.
 All panelists must have mastery of the subject matter.

PANELISTS
Origin

1. PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSION.

2. EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION
MEMBERS IN PANEL DISCUSSION
HOW TO ORGANIZE EFFECTIVE PANEL
DISCUSSIONS
PURPOSES OF PANEL DISCUSSION
4. To provide factual and conceptual knowledge.
5. To raise awareness of theories and principles.
6. To provide solutions for certain problems.
Definition
1. To provide factual information regarding current problems.
2. To determine social values.
3. To recreate the common man.
OBJECTIVES:
 Used in university & college level to organize teaching at reflective level
 Develops the ability of problem solving
 Helps to understand nature, problem or theme of discussion

 Keeps the discussion on the theme and encourages interaction among members.
 Summarizes & highlights the points.
 Should have mastery on the theme or problem of the discussion.

7. To provide information and new facts.

8. To analyze a problem from different angles.
9. To identify the values.
10. To organize for mental recreation.

 Develops ability of presentation of theme and giving their point of view logically.
 Develops right type of attitude and ability to tolerate anti- ideas of others.
 Helps in creative thinking.

 Audience are allowed to put question and seek clarification.

 They can present their point of view and their experiences regarding the theme.

Panel Discussion

 Instructor
 Moderator
 Panelists
 Audience

 This technique was originated by Harry . A. Overstreet in 1929

MODERATOR
DISADVANTAGES
AUDIENCE
 There should be a rehearsal before actual panel discussions.
 The moderator should be a matured person and should have the full understanding of theme /
problem & should have full control over the situation.

 Different points of views are expressed by the speakers.

 The quick exchange of facts, ideas and opinions help students to sharpen their critical thinking
and better judgment.
  Students learn to discuss topics of in conversational forms in s small group in front of large group.

PANEL DISCUSSION