Panel discussions are a teaching method where 4-8 people discuss an assigned topic in front of an audience. The objectives of panel discussions are to provide information, analyze problems from different perspectives, identify values, and promote mental recreation. Panel discussions involve a moderator, panellists with expertise on the topic, and an audience who can ask questions. When organized effectively with rehearsal and an engaged moderator, panel discussions can promote social learning and problem-solving skills. However, they risk some participants dominating or the discussion straying from the topic.