This document discusses panel discussions as a teaching technique. It defines a panel discussion as a discussion of a public interest topic by a group of people in front of an audience. It notes that panel discussions aim to provide information, analyze issues from different perspectives, and organize mental reactions. The key roles in a panel discussion are the instructor, moderator, panelists, and audience. The document outlines the objectives and procedures of panel discussions as well as their advantages in encouraging social learning and developing problem-solving skills. However, it also notes potential limitations like discussions deviating from the topic or some members dominating.