A panel discussion involves 4 to 8 qualified speakers sitting in front of a large audience to discuss a topic. The chairperson/moderator's role is to introduce the topic and panelists, facilitate discussion between panelists through questions, and involve the audience for questions. An example format includes an introduction by the moderator, statements from panelists on both sides of the issue, a discussion period, and a concluding statement. The success depends on the chairperson keeping the discussion flowing and developing the train of thought.

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

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

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

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