PANEL DISCUSSION

1. PRESENTED BY:
PRAMOD KUMAR

2.  To introduce about the topic.
 To describe the origin of panel discussion.
 To discuss about the definitions, purposes &
objectives.
 To describe about the theoretical basis.

3.  To explain the types, procedure & guidelines.
 To enumerate the organisation.
 To discuss the uses , purposes , characteristics ,
disadvantages , limitations.
 To explain the suggestions.

4.  First time was used by Herry A Ober Street in 1929.
 He organized a discussion group for small group for
definit period for the audience. At the end of the
discussion audience has also participated
 The important questions were put by the audience on
the topic.

5.  The expert tried & answered the questions & certain
points were clarified which were not included in the
discussion. Several other persons had used this
technique..
 Generally ,this type of panel discussions are organized
on television & radio . The current topic are considered
for such program.

7.  Techniques require
discussion among
participants.
 The discussion provide
the equal opportunities
in the instructional
situation to every
participant.

8.  It is a discussion in which
a few persons (the panel )
carry out conversation in
front of an audience. At the
end of the discussion
audience also participates .
The audience put
important questions & the
experts answer them &
clarify the point

9.  The Panel Discussion is a
method of teaching in
which 4 to 6 or right
persons or students discuss
the assigned
topic/issue/problem
creatively among
themselves in front of an
audience which may be too
large.

10.  To reproduce the features or make use of a small
group discussion for the benefit of a larger group.
 It is a socialized group conversation in which different
point of views are presented.
 When handled intelligently & creatively ,the panel
stimulates thought & discussion & clarifies thinking.

11.  Several people engage in a free of opinions ,the panel
influences the audience to an open minded attitude &
respect for the opinion of others.
 The quick exchange of facts ,opinions & plans tends to
develop more critical attitude & better judjement.
 It can be helpful to stimulate discussion ,encouraging
,thinking & developing group opinion.

12.  To provide information & new facts.
 To analyze the current from different angles.
 To identify the values.
 To organize for mental recreation.

13.  It observes the democratic principles of human behavior.
Equal opportunities are provided to every participant.
 It encourages the active participation with originally &
indepentdly.
 It involves the social & psychological principles of social
work. Feeling cooperation & sympathy & to respect the
ideas for others.
 It is based on modern theory of organization

14. The group discussion is organized in different forms , for
different levels, for different purposes & on different
themes. It may be of two types:
1.Public Panel Discussion.
2.Educational panel Discussion

15. This type of panel Discussions are organized for the
common men problems.
Objectives:-
 To provide factual information regarding current problems.
 To determine the social values.
 To recreate the common men.
 current problems : educated unemployment, annual
budget, increase in price of things etc.

16.  It is used in educational institutions to provide factual
& conceptual knowledge & clarification of certain
theories & principles. Sometime these are organized to
find out the solution of certain problems.

17.  To provide factual information & conceptual
knowledge.
 To give awareness of theories & principles.
 To provide solutions of certain problems.
 This type of panel discussions are very useful but they
are not used in any institutions at higher level. The
conferences ,seminar, symposium & workshops are
commonly organized

18. A panel discussion consists of four type of persons. It
means four role are played in organizing panel
discussions:-
1.Instructor
2.Moderator
3.Panelists
4.Audience

19. In the panel discussion most
important role is of instructor
.it is the responsibility of
instructor , how , where &
when panel discussion will be
organized . The schedule of
panel discussion is prepared
by him . Some times he has to
plan rehearsel of discussion

20.  In the discussion
moderator has to do
significant job .He has to
keep the & highlight the
discussion more often. The
moderator has the mastery
on the theme or the
problem of the discussion.

21. There are four to ten
panelists in the discussion .
The members of the panel
sit in semi-circle before the
audience . The moderator
sits in the middle of the
panelists. The panelists has
the mastery on the theme
of the discussion.

22. After the panel discussion
, audience are allowed to
put questions & seek
clarification. They can
present their point of
view & their experiences
regarding the theme or
problem.

23.  The panelists attempts to answer of the questions of the
audience. In some situation moderator also tries to
answer the questions.
 At the end of the discussion the moderator summarizes
the discussion & present his point of view. He
expresses thanks to panelists & audience

24.  Identify a help participants , identifying an issue or topic
that involves an important conflict in values & interests.
Topic set as a froth of typical questions , hypothesis ,
student experience & actual case. Select panelists.
 Select a leader or chairperson/moderator of the panel
discussion
 Decide on the format of panel discussion.
 There should be rehearsal before the actual discussion.

25.  chairperson /moderator ,panelists & the audience.
 semi-circle
 leadership.
 discussion to the subject & see all the members get an equal
opportunity to express views.
 chairperson should act as a neutral refree & begin the panel
discussion by exploring the whole proceedings.
 chairperson first introduced by name & background of experience
& topic is announced & limit of discussion is stated.

26.  chairperson start the procedure rolling by making a comment or
by directing question to a particular person.
 chairperson provide natural setting, in which audience ask
question ,evaluate replies & make constructive contributions.
 chairperson coordinates the discussion & it carried on in a
conversational way.
 chairperson clarifies an issue or misconception & introduce
another thought & summarizes the main points & invites the
audience to contribute & ask questions. & sums up the discussion.

27.  Encourages social learning.
 Cognitive & affective objectives are achieved.
 To develop the ability of problem solving & logical thinking.
 Develops the interests & right type of attitude towards the
problem.
 Develops the capacity to respect other ideas & feelings & ability
of tolerance

28.  Provide the opportunities of assimilation of theme
& content.
 Different points of views on the subject are
presented by the experts.
 Students learn to discuss a topic in conversational
form in a small group in front of a large group.

29.  It is used at college & university level to organize
teaching at reflective level.
 It develops the ability of problem solving.
 It provides the opportunity to understand nature
problem or theme of the discussion.
 It provide ability of presentation of theme & giving
their point of view logically.

30.  It develops the right type of attitude & ability to
tolerate anti-ideas of others.
 It develops the ability of creative thinking & to
criticize the theme.
 It develops the manners of putting questions &
answering questions.

31.  It requires more time for planning, organizing &
presentation.
 The discussion may be vague & superficial if the panel
members lack mastery
 The competency & preparation of the panel members.
 The competency & leading capabilities of the chairperson
 Planning, organizing & conducting the panel discussion.

32.  There are chances to deviate from theme at a time of
discussion , hence the purpose of the panel discussion
is not achieved.
 Some members dominate the discussion & do not
provide the opportunities to participate others in
discussion.

33.  There is a possibility to split the group into two sub
groups, i.e. for & against the theme. It does not
maintain the conductive situation of learning.
 If panelists belong to different groups , it may not
create appropriate learning situation

34.  Rehearsal before the actual panel discussion.
 The moderator should be matured person & have the
full understanding of theme or problems & have the
control over the situations.

35.  The sitting arrangement for panelists & audience
should be such that every person one should be of
equal distance & can observe each other.
 The moderator should encourage the discussion on the
points which may lead to constructive aspect of the
problem & encourage the constructive discussion
among panelists and audience