Types of Panel Discussion
Types of Panel Discussion
Types of Panel Discussion
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.
Is used in educational institutions to provide factual and conceptual knowledge and clarification of
theories and principles.
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
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
PANELISTS
Origin
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.
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.
Panel Discussion
Instructor
Moderator
Panelists
Audience
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.
PANEL DISCUSSION