Panel discusion

PANEL DISCUSSION

1. SEMINAR ON PANEL DISCUSION PRESENTED BY: PRAMOD KUMAR

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR 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. Cont… To explain the types, procedure & guidelines. To enumerate the organisation . To discuss the uses , purposes , characteristics , disadvantages , limitations. To explain the suggestions.

4. ORIGIN OF PANEL DISCUSSION 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. CONT… 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.

6. PANEL DISSCUSSION

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

8. DEFINITION 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. DEFINITION 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. PURPOSES 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. CONT… 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. OBJECTIVES To provide information & new facts. To analyze the current from different angles. To identify the values. To organize for mental recreation.  

13. THEORETICAL BASIS FOR PANENL DISCUSSION 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. TYPES 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. PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSION 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. EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION 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. OBJECTIVES 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. PROCEDURE FOR PANEL DISCUSSION 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. INSTRUCTOR 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. MODERATOR 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. PANELISTS 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. AUDIENCE 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. CONT… 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. GUIDELINES 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. ORGANIZATION 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. CONT… 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. USE 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. CONT… 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. CHARACTERISTICS 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. CONT.. 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. DISADVANTAGES 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. LIMITATIONS 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. CONT… 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. SUGGESTIONS 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. CONT… 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