Panel Discussion

1. DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR
maheswarijaikumar2103@gmail.com

2. PANEL DISCUSSION

3. DEFINITION
• A Panel discussion is a method of
teching in which four to eight
persons or students discuss the
assigned topic/ problem/ issues
creatively among themselves in
front of an audience

4. PANEL DISCUSSION

7. • Panel discussion is a discussion in
which a few persons carry out a
conversation in front of an
audience.
• The technique was first used by
HARRY. A. OBER STREET in 1929

8. PURPOSE
• To provide information and new
facts.
• To identify the values.
• To analyse the current problem
from different angle.

9. • 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.

10. TYPES
1. PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSION.
2. EDUCATIONAL PANEL
DISCUSSION

11. PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSION
• Public Panel Discussion is
organized for the common man's
problems.
• The public panel discussion is
organized through television
programmes.

12. • The objectives achieved by public
panel discussion are:
1. To provide factual information
regarding current problems.
2. To determine social values.
3. To recreate the common man.

13. EDUCATIONAL PANEL
DISCUSSION
• Is used in educational institutions
to provide factual and conceptual
knowledge and clarification of
theories and principles.
• The objectives achieved through
educational panel discussions are
as follows:

14. • 1. To provide factual and
conceptual knowledge.
• 2. To raise awareness of theories
and principles.
• 3. To provide solutions for certain
problems.

15. GUIDELINES
• Identify / help participants to
idenify an issue or topic that
involves an important conflict in
values and interest. The topic may
be a topical question, a
hypothetical incident, a student
experience or an actual case.

16. • Select panellist who are well
informed and have specific points
of view regarding the chosen topic.
• Usually a panel discussion
includes 3-5 panellist.
• Select a leader or chairperson /
moderator for the panel
discussion.

17. • Decide on the format of the panel
discussion.
• The panel discussion must be
rehearsed before the actual panel
discussion.

18. ORGANIZING A PANEL
DISCUSSION
• Select a chairperson / moderator,
the panellists and the audience.
• The panel discussion consists of
4-8 panellist along with the
chairperson or moderatoe seated
in a semicircle facing the audience.

19. • The chairperson or the moderator
should be selected with care
because the success of the panel
discussion depends on the
leadership of the moderator.
• The moderator must keep the
discussion to the subject and
ensure that all members of the panel
get an equal opportunity to express
their views.

20. • The chairperson should be a
neutral refree and begin the panel
discussion by exploring the whole
proceedings.
• The members of the panel are first
introduced by name and
background of experience. The
topic is announced and the limit of
discussion is stated.

21. • The moderator may start the
procedure rolling by making a
comment or by directing a question
to a particular person.
• The panel discussion should provide
a natural setting in which the
audience will have the opportunity to
ask questions, evalute replies and
make constructive contributions.

22. • The moderator co ordinates the
discussion and makes sure the
discussion is carried on in a
conversational way.

23. • The moderator clarifies an issue or
mis conception and may also
introduce another thought so that
the subject is fully covered. Then
the moderator summarizes the
main points presented by the
speakers and invites the audience
to contribute and ask questions.

24. • Finally the moderator sums up the
discussion.

25. ADVANTAGES
• 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 judgement.

26. • Students learn to discuss topics of
in conversational forms in s small
group in front of large group.

27. DISADVANTAGES
• Panel discussion requires more
time for planning, organizing and
presentation.
• The discussion may be vague and
superficial if the panel members
lack mastry.

28. • The effectiveness of the method
depends on :
1. The competency and
preparation of the panel
members.
2. The competency and leading
abilities of the chairperson
or the moderator.

29. 3. Planning, organizing and
conducting the panel discussion.

30. THANK YOU