Panel discussion

Methods of teaching

1. HARATE small talk DEBATE

2. INTRODUCTION: Panel disscussion is discussion in which 4 to 8 qualified personnel sit and discuss the topic in front of large group or audience. Panel discussion has a chairperson (moderator) and 4 to 8 speakers. The success of the panel discussion depends upon the chairperson. He is the one who has to keep the discussion going and develop train of thought.

3. MEMBERS Chairperson / Moderator Panelists Audience

4. INSTRUCTIONS For panel discussion student will research both sides of a controversial topic. Take positions on the topic, and then present student points of view to a participating audience in the form of panel discussion. By this, use the skills of research, discussion, planning, organizing, developing, presenting, questioning, debate.

5. Example format for panel discussion Introduction to topic (PPT) and panelists by moderator. Each panelist on both sides makes a statement of point of view on topic. Discussion between panelists ensures in the form of questions and answers. Audience participates: question from audience members. Conclusion by moderator

6. PANEL DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE: One chairperson and 4-8 speakers sit in front of large audience. Chairperson opens the meeting, welcomes the group and introduces panel speakers. Topic is introduced briefly by chairperson and then invites the panel speakers to present their view. There is no specific agenda, no order of speaking & no set of speeches. Chairperson opens the discussion for audience by inviting them to participate in discussion.

7. ADVANTAGES: It is an extremely effective method of education, if it is properly planned. Information reaches to a large number of audience. It allows experts to present different opinions. It provokes better discussion. Allows experts to present different opinions.

8. DISADVANTAGE: Experts may not be good speakers. Personalities may overshadow content. Subject may not be in logical order.