PANEL DISCUSSION
Definition: It is a discussion in which
few persons ( the panel) carry on conversation in front of the audience. At the end of the discussion audience also
participates. The audience put important questions and the experts answers them
and clarify the points.
Purpose - Purpose of the panel
discussion is to reproduce the features of a small discussion group for the
benefit of a larger group.
OBJECTIVES
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To provide information and new facts.
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To analyze a problem from different angles
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To identify the values.
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To organize for mental recreation
TYPES OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS
1. Public
panel discussions
2. Educational
panel discussions
PUBLIC PANEL
DISCUSSIONS - These are organized for common men problems.
Objectives:
·
To provide factual information regarding current
problems
·
To determine social values
·
To recreate the common men
E.g. annual
budget, educated unemployment , increase in price of things.
EDUCATIONAL
PANEL DISCUSSIONS - Used in educational institutions to provide factual &
conceptual knowledge and clarification of certain theories and principles. Some times these are organized to find out the
solutions of certain problems
Objectives
-
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To provide factual information and conceptual
knowledge
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To give awareness of theories and principles
·
To provide solution of certain problems
Procedure of panel discussion
Types of members
in panel discussion - Instructor, Moderator, Panelists, Audience
INSTRUCTOR - 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.
MODERATOR - 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.
PANELISTS - 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.
AUDIENCE - Audience are allowed to put question and
seek clarification. They can present their point of view and their experiences
regarding the theme. The panelists answers. In some situations moderator also
tries to answer the Qn.
At the end of
discussion , moderator summarizes the discussions and presents his point of
view. He expresses thanks to panelists and audience.
Characteristics of panel discussion -
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. 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. Develops manners of putting Qn.s
& answering them.
Advantages of panel discussion
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Encourages social learning
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Higher cognitive and affective objectives are
achieved
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Used to develop ability of problem solving and
logical thinking
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Develops capacity to respect others ideas and
feelings & ability to tolerate.
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It provides opportunities of assimilation of
theme and content.
Limitations of panel discussion
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There are chances to deviate from the theme of
discussion
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some members may dominate
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There is possibility to split the group in to
two subgroups ( for & against)
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If panelist belong to different groups, it may
not create appropriate learning situation
How to organize effective panel discussions
- 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. 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.
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