Panel Discussion

Discussion and Report (056430

Suraphan Daengwiboon
What is panel discussion?

Panel discussion is a public gathering of experts and

an audience to exchange information and ideas.
Audience participation is a key to the discussion to
promote the asking of questions and clarification of
ideas.
 The purpose of a panel
discussion
It influences the audience to open minded attitude and respect.

It stimulates thoughts and discussion and clarifies

thinking.

It influences the facts, opinions and

plans.
 Advantages of a panel
discussion
Encourages social learning.

Develops capacity to respect others ideas

and feelings and ability to tolerate.

Used to develop ability of problem solving and logical

thinking.
 Disadvantages of a panel
discussion
One member of the group can dominate
the
discussion.

If panelists belong to different groups, it may not

create
appropriate learning situation.
 moderato
moderato r
panelist r panelist

panelist
panelist panelist

instructor
instructor

audience
audienc
e
 moderato
interaction r
- Keeps the interaction on theme and encourage

among members.

- Summarizes and highlights the points.

- Should have mastery over the theme or problem of

the
discussion.
 panelist
- There are 4-10 panelists in the discussion.
- Members sits in the semi circle shape
in front of the audience.
- The moderator sits in the middle of the
panelists.
- All the panelists should have mastery
over the topic.
 instructor
- Plays an important role in panel discussion.
- Plan how, when and where the panel discussion
organized.
- Prepare the schedule for panel discussion.
- Rehearsals also planned.
 audienc
e
- Audience are allowed to put questions and seek
clarification.
- They can put forward their point of view and their
experience
regarding the theme.
- The panelists clarify the doubts.
Procedure
Putting a panel together

1. Select a topic.
2. Recruit varied
participants.
3. Invite a moderator.
4. Plan the physical setup.
 Planning the Panel Discussion

1. Figure out the Write questions 4.

goals of the panel. for the panelists.
Decide how long the
2. Plan out the
panel should have. 5.
rest of the
panel.
3. Get a timekeeper. Introduce the panelists
6.
to
 Moderating a Panel
Discussion
Ask the panelists
Convince people 4.
1. the prepared questions.
to sit in the front
row.
Briefly introduce Have an 5.
2. the panel and each
audience Q&A
participant. time.
3. Involve the audience early. Thank everyone 6.
involved.
 Tips to succeed as a panel
moderator
Keep the panel
1. Have microphones in the
small and focused
4. audience for the Q&A session
Plan the questions
ahead of time
2.
Open with a brief reference
5. to the topic being discussed
Keep the focus on the
panelist
3.
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