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Panel Discussion

Presented By –NAVJYOT SINGH M.Sc.(N) 1st YEAR

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INTRODUCTIONPanel discussion was originated by Hasy A.

Overstreet, it is a technique used for higher learning .

In this method the participants have equal chance of taking part in discussion

After the lecture or seminar the participants are ask to add if they like to add anything or ask there doubt if they have.

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DefinitionThe discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel in front of an audience.

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OBJECTIVESTo provide information and new facts.

To analyze the current problem for different angles.

To identifies the values.To organize for mental recreation.

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THEORITICAL BASES OF PANNEL DISCUSSION

The technique is based upon the following principles• It observe the democratic principles of

human behavior.• It encourages the active participation with

originality and independently.• It involves the social and psychological

principles of group work.• It is based on modern theory of

organization.

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TYPES

1.•PUBLIC PANNEL DISCUSSION

2.

•EDUCATIONAL PANNEL DISCUSSION

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PUBLIC PANNEL DISCUSSION

These are organized for common men problems.

Objectives

To provide factual information regarding current problems.

To determine the social valuesTo recreate the common men.

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EDUCATIONAL PANNEL DISCUSSION

These are organized for educational institutions.Objectives

To provide factual information and conceptual knowledge.

To give awareness of theories and principles.

To provide solutions of certain problems.

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PROCEDURE OF PANNEL DISCUSSION

1•

Instructor

2• Moderato

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3• Panelists

4• Audience

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Instructor• Play most important role in panel discussion.• Plans how, when and where the panel discussion will be organized.• Prepares the schedule for panel discussion.

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Moderator• Keep the discussion on theme and encourage the interaction among participants•Must have mastery on the theme of discussion.

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Panelists• There are 4 to 10

panelists in discussion.• Members sits in a semi

circle in front of audience.• The moderator sits in the

middle of panelists.• All the panelists should

have mastery on the theme of discussion.

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Audience• Audiences are allowed to put question and seek clarification• They can present their point of view and their experiences regarding the theme

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Characteristics of Panel Discussion• Used at college and university level to

organize teaching at reflective level.• Develops the ability of problem solving.• Helps to understand nature, problem or

theme of the discussion.• Develops the right type of attitude and

ability to tolerate anti-ideas of others.• Helps in creative thinking and to criticizing.• Develops the manners of putting questions

and answering questions.

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ADVANTAGES OF PANNEL DISCUSSION

• To encourage social learning• Cognitive and affective objectives are

achieved.• To develops the problem solving ability and

logical thinking.• Develops the capacity to respects other’s

ideas and feeling and ability of tolerance.• Develops the interest and right type of

attitude towards the problem.

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LIMITATIONS

• Chances of deviation from the topic• Some members can dominate the discussion• Possibility of splitting of group is more• panelists belong to different groups may not create appropriate learning situation

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