PANEL DISCUSSION-HOW TO ORGANIZE....NURSESOUTLOOK

PANEL DISCUSSION

               A panel consists of a few members who come prepared to exchange ideas views on a particular subject under the leadership of a chairman.
Characteristics:
  • Panel should consist of 4 – 8 members.
  • Panel discussion consists of three components – the members of the panel, the chairman and the audience.
  • Panel topic and each member’s assignment should be carefully done in advance.
  • Panelists must be experts on the subjects.
  • Chairperson should be skilled in directing the discussion
Method:
  • The chairman opens the discussion by introducing the members.
  • The topic is then presented and the panelists discuss the topic in an informal way.
  • The chairman makes sure that all panelists keep to the point.
  • When necessary, the chairman may clarify any issue or misunderstanding
  • The discussion may or may not be thrown open to the floor.
  • At the end the chairman sums up the points and ends the discussion.
Advantages:
  • It exposes learners to multiple views and shared perspectives on a problem.
  • Variation in speakers helps maintain learner’s interest.
Limitations:

  • Overlapping or gaps of the topic may occur because of the informal presentation style.
  • The discussion may focus to the interest of panelists but not that of the audience.
  • Makes no attempt to arrive at a solution.

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