SHRISHANKARACHARYA COLLEGE OF

NURSING
HUDCO BHILAI
MICRO TEACHING
ON

PANEL DISCUSSION

SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
MADAM MRS BIJI RAMESH MS SHIJI E.T.
READER M.SC. NURSING I ST
YEAR
 INTRODUCTION
The discussion technique of
learning is based on the
modern theory of
organization .The assumption
of this theory is that every
member of the organization
has the capacity to initiate
and solve the problem and
brings certain attitude and
 ORIGIN OF PANEl
DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE
This technique at the first time was
used by Herry A Ober Streets 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 .
 CONT ….
 Generally ,this type of panel discussion are
organized on television and radio .The current
topic are considered for such program .
 DEFINITION
 Acc To B.T. Basvanthappa
All techniques of higher
learning require the
discussion among the
participants .The discussion
provides the equal
opportunities in the
instructional situation to
every participants.
 CONT…
A panel discussion is
defined to provide an
opportunity for a group
to hear several people
knowledgeable about a
specific issues or topic
present information and
discuss personal views
 OBJECTIVES OF PANNEL
DISCUSSION
 The objectives of panel
discussion are
 To provide information and new
facts.
 To analyze the current problem
from different angle .
 To identify the values .
 To find out the solution of current
problem of important nature and
provide the full understanding of
 THEORETICAL BASIS OF PANEL
DISCUSSION

This technique is based on

following principles :
 It observes the democratic
principles of human
behavior .
 It involves the social and
psychological principles of
group work .
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 Equal opportunities are provided

to every participants .
 It is based on modern theory of
organization.
 It encourages the active
participation with originally and
independently
 TYPES OF PANEL DICUSSION

 The group discussion is

organized in different forms for
different levels, for different
purposes and on different
themes .It may be of two types :

 PublicPanel Discussion
 Educational panel discussion .
 1. Public Panel
Discussion
This type of panel
discussion are organized
for the common men
problems .
 CONT…..
Current problem like educated
unemployment ,annual budget, increase
in price things etc topics are taken and
are organized in television program
2. Educational Panel Discussion

 It is used in educational
institution to provide
factual and conceptual
knowledge and
clarification of certain
theories and principles .
Eg The …
symposiu
m,
seminar ,
conferenc
e and
Workshop
are
commonly
organized
 CHARACTERISTICS OF PANEL
DISCUSSION
The main characteristics of panel
discussion technique are
 Develops the ability of problem
solving.
 Provide us the opportunity to
understand problem nature or
theme of the discussion .
 Develops ability of presentation or
theme and giving their point of view
logically.
TECHNIQUES OF
PANEL
DISCUSSION
 1.INSTRUCTOR
 In the panel discussion, most
important role is of an instructor
.It is the responsibility of
instructor to decide how, where,
and when panel discussion will
be organized

 The schedule of panel discussion

is prepared by him.
 2.MODERATOR
In the panel discussion
moderator has to do
significant job .He has to
keep discussion or theme
and encourages the
interaction among
members .
 CONT
 Hehas to summaries and
highlight the discussion
more often .
 PANELIST
There are
four to ten
panelists in
the panel
discussion.
The
panelists
must have
the mastery
on the
 AUDIENCE
 After the panel discussion
audience are allowed to put
question and seek
clarification they can present
their point of view and their
experience regarding the
theme or problem The
panelists attempt to answer
the question of the
 ADVANTAGES OF PANEL
DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE
This instructional technique has
the following advantages .
 The technique encourages social
learning .
 It is used to develop the ability
of problem solving and logical
thinking .
 It develops the interest and light
type of attitude towards the
 PROCEDURE OF PANEL
DISCUSSION
The leader or moderator
introduce
.
the topic and
the panelists presents
their views and opinions
regarding the issues or
topic for a set amount of
time .
 CONT
 The panelists discuss the
issue or topic with each other
by asking questions for
reacting to the views and
opnions of their panel
members
 The leader or moderator
process the discussion and
provide us a summary of
panel presentations an
 CONT
 The leader or moderator
calls for a forum period
during which the members of
the class may participate by
addressing questions to
various panel members or by
voicing their views and
opinions
 LIMITATIONS OF PANEL
DICUSSION TECHNIQUE
The following are the limitations of
this technique :
 There are chances to deviate from
theme at time of discussion, hence
the purpose of the panel discuss is
not achieved
 Some members dominate the
discussion and do not provide the
opportunities to participate others
in discussion.
 SUGGESTIONS FOR ORGANISING
PANEL DISCUSSION
 should be rehearsal before
the actual panel discussion
 sitting arrangement of
panelists and audience
should be such that every
one should be of equal
distance so that they can
observe each other .
 CONCLUSION
Thus panel discussion is a
socialized group conversation
which help the audience
further clarify and evaluate
their positions regarding
specific issues or topics being
discussed, increase their
understanding and facilitate
cognitive learning.
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