The document outlines a seminar presentation on panel discussions. It defines a panel discussion as a conversation carried out by a few people in front of an audience. It discusses the objectives, purpose, principles, types (public and educational), procedures, roles of instructor/moderator/panelists/audience, importance, characteristics, limitations, and guidelines for conducting effective panel discussions. The presentation covers selecting topics and participants, moderating the discussion, and concluding the panel.

1. SEMINAR
ON
PANEL DISCUSSION
PRESENTED BY:
Mr.Meghsham Gholap
1ST Year M.Sc. NSG
CON,PIMS

2.  Outlines:
 Definition of Panel Discussion
 Objectives
 Purpose
 Principles
 Types
 Procedure for conducting panel discussion
 Role of the Instructor
 Importance
 Characteristics
 Limitations
 Do’s and Don'ts
 Summary
 Conclusion
 Bibliography

3. Introduction
 Panel is a discussion in which a few persons carry on a
conversation in front of an audience
 The discussion provides the equal opportunities in the
instructional situation to every participant
 The discussion technique of learning is based on the
modern theory of organisation
 All techniques of higher learning require the discussion
among the participants

4. Origin
 This technique used at the first time by Prof.
Herry.A-Overstreet in 1929
 He organized a discussion for small group for definite
period for the audience
 At the end of the discussion audience had also
participated
 The important questions were put by the audience on
the topic & the experts tried to solve the questions
which were not included in the discussion

5. Definition
Panel discussion is a “discussion in which a few person carry on a
conversation in front of the Audience”.
- R. Sudha
 It is the event which involve professionalists in a certain field ,these
gather so as to solve a particular problem & which seem to be difficult
to be solved by one person.
 A panel discussion is a group of an individual arguing or expressing
their view points of specialized topics.

6. Objectives
The following are the main objectives of the panel discussion
 To provide information & new facts
 To analyse the current problem
 To identify the values
 To organize for mental recreation
 To find out the solution of current problem
 To provide the full understanding of significant topic

7. Purpose
 The assumption of this method is that every member has the
capacity to initiate & solve the problem & brings certain
attitude & values to organisation.
 The panel stimulates thought & discussion & clarifies thinking,
because of several opinions.
 The panel influences the facts, opinions & plans - tends to
develop more attitude & better judgement.
Cont..

8.  The panel influences the audiences to an open minded attitude
& respect for the opinion of others.
 It can be helpful to stimulate discussion, encouraging thinking
and developing group opinion

9. Principles of Panel Discussion
 It observes the democratic principles of human behaviour
 Equal opportunities are provided to every participantant
 It encourages the active participation with originality &
independently
 It involves the social & psychological principles of group work
 It should be feeling ,co-operation & sympathy
Cont...

10.  To respect the ideas of others or each other
 It is based on modern – theory of organization
 It organizes teaching at reflective level that must be thoughtful
 It should be employ independent thinking of the participants

11. Types of Panel Discussion
1. Public Panel Discussion.

12. 2.Educational Panel Discussion.

13. Public Panel Discussion
These are organized for common man problems.
OBJECTIVES:
 To provide factual information regarding current problems.
 To determine social values.
 To recreate the common man.
E.g. Annual Budget, Educated unemployment, increase in price of
things.

14. Educational Panel Discussion
It is used in educational institutions
 To provide factual information and conceptual knowledge
 To give awareness of theories and principles
 To provide solution of certain problems
 This type of panel discussion mainly in – the conferences,
Seminar and workshops are commonly organized.

15. Objectives of Educational Panel
Discussion
 To provide factual information and conceptual knowledge.
 To give awareness of theories and principles.
 To provide solution for certain problems.

16. PROCEDURE
OF
PANEL DISCUSSION

17. Types Of Member In Panel Discussion
1. Instructor
2. Moderator
3. Panelists
4. Audience

18. 1. Instructor
 Plays an important role in
panel discussion.
 Plan how, where, and
when the panel discussion
organized.
 Prepares the schedule
for panel discussion.
 Sometimes rehearsals
also planned.

19. 2.Moderator
 Keeps the interaction on the
theme and encourages
interaction among members.
 Summarizes and highlights
the points.
 Should have mastery
over the theme or problem of the discussion.

20. 3. Panelists
 There are 4-10 panelists
in the discussion.
 Members sits in the semi
circle shape infront of the audience.
 The moderator sits in the middle of the panelists.
 All the panelists should have mastery over the subject
matter.

21. 4. Audience
 Audience are allowed to
put questions and seek
clarifications.
 They can put forward their
point of view and their
experiences regarding
the theme.
 The panelists answer.
 In some situations the
moderator
also tries to answer the questions.

22.  At the end, the moderator
summarize the discussion
and present his point of
views.
 He expresses thanks to the
panelists and audience.

23. GUIDELINES FOR
CONDUCTING
PANEL DISCUSSION

24. How to proceed………
Part One of Three

25. A. Putting a panel together
1. Select a topic

26. 2.Recruit varied participants

27. 3. Invite a moderator

28. 4. Plan The Physical Setup

29. Part Two of Three…

30. B. Planning The Panel Discussion
1. Figure out the goals of the panel

31. 2. Decide How Long The Panel Should Last

32. 3.Consider Starting With Individual Lectures

33. 4. Try To Avoid Visual Presentation

34. 5. Write questions for the panelist

35. 6. Plan Out The Rest Of The Panel

36. 7. Introduce The Panelists To Each Other In
Advance

37. Part Three of Three…..

38. C. Moderating A Panel Discussion
1. Convince People To Sit In The Front Row

39. 2. Briefly Introduce The Panel & Each
Participants

40. 3.Involve The Audience Early

41. 4. Ask The Panelists The Prepared Questions

42. 5. Follow Through With Your Own Questions
As Necessary

43. 6. Get A Timekeeper.

44. 7. Keep the panelists on task.

45. 8. Collect questions from audience

46. 9.Thank Everyone Involved

47. ROLE OF THE INSTRUCTOR
 Identify or help participants identify issue or topics upon
which to base a panel discussion.
 Insure that all panelists and the moderator are familiar
with the procedures for panel discussion.

48. Organizing Effective Panel Discussion
 There should be a rehearsal before actual panel discussion.
 The moderator should be a matured person and should
have the full understanding of theme/ problem and should
have full control over the situation.
 The seating arrangement should be such that everyone
should be of equal distance and should observe each other.

49. Importance Of Panel Discussion
1.This technique encourage social learning.
2.This higher cognitive and effective objectives are
achieved.
3.It is used to develop the ability of problem solving and
logical thinking.

50. 4. It develops the interests and high type of attitude
towards the problem.
5. It develops the capacity to respect others ideas and
feelings and ability of tolerance.
6. It provides the opportunities of assimilation of theme
and content.

51. CHARACTERISTICS
1.It is used at college and university level to organize
teaching at reflexive level.
2.It develops the ability to problem solving.
3.It provides the opportunity to understand nature of
problem.
4.It develops ability of presentation of theme and
giving their point of view logically.

52. 5. It develops right type of attitude and ability to
tolerate anti-ideas of others.
6. It develops the ability of creative thinking and to
criticize the theme.
7. It develops the manner’s of putting questions and
answering questions.

53. Topic Used In Panel Discussion
 Education as an instrument of social change.
 Student teaching in teacher education programme.
 Population education.
 Scope of educational technology in our country.
 Examination Reform.

54. LIMITATION
The following are the limitation of this technique.
1. There are chances to deviate from theme at time of discussion,
hence the purpose of the panel discussion is not achieved.
2. Some members dominate the discussion and do not provide the
opportunities to participate other in discussion.
3. There is possibility to split. The group into two subgroups i.e.
for and against the theme.

55. DO’S DON’T,S
• Panel discussion must be
organized well in advance as to
who is to do what and when.
• There should be complete
information about the audience
• Panelists must be prepared with
their talks.
• Follow the time limits.
• Panelists must keep calm and
confident.
• Do not interfere when the other
panelists is doing his/her talk.
• Avoid questions from the
audience.
• Do not fidget or slouch in your
seat.
• Be honest in approach.

56. SUMMARY

57. CONCLUSION

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& Distributors.
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