KING GEORGE’S MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

K.G.M.U COLLEGE OF NURSING

SUBJECT: NURSING EDUCATION

ASSIGNMENT ON: PANEL

DISCUSSION

Submitted to: Submitted by:

Mr. Migron Rubin Mr. Malay Rai

Clinical Instructor M.Sc. Nursing 1st Yr.

Submitted on:
 Panel Discussion

All techniques of higher learning require the discussion among the participants. The discussion provides the
equal opportunities in the instructional situation to every participant. The discussion technique of the
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 values to
the organization. Thus interactional technique is the most appropriate in democratic way of life.

Origin of The Panel Discussion Technique

The technique at the first time was used by Herry A Ober Street in 1929. He organized a discussion for small
group for definite period for the audience has also participated the important question were put by the
audience on the topic. The experts tried and answered all questions and certain points were clarified. Which
were not included in the several other persons had used this technique. This type of panel discussion are
organized on television and radio.
Panel discussion is the discussion in which 4 to 8 qualified personnel sit and discuss the topic in front of
large group or the audience. Panel discussion has a chairperson and 4 to 8 speakers. The success of the panel
discussion depend up on the chairperson, he is the one who has to keep the discussion going on and develop
train of thought.

Purpose

 To produce the features for the benefit of a large

 Group. It is a socialised group conversation in which different points of view are presented.
 Panel discussion stimulus thought and discussion and clarifies thinking.
 The quick exchange of facts, opinion and plan trends
 To develop more critical attitude and better judgement.
 It can be helpful to stimulate discussion encouragingthinking and developing group opnion.

Objectives of Panel Discussion

The following are the main objectives of the technique
 To provide information and new facts.
 To analyze the current problem from different angle
 To identify the values.
 To organize for mental recreation.

Theoretical Basis of The Panel Discussion

This technique is based on the following principles.
 It observe the democratic principles of human behaviour. Equal opportunities are provided to every
participant.
 It encourages the active participation with originally and independently.

 It involves the social and physiological principles ofgroup work feeling co-operation and sympathy
andto respect the ideas of others.
 It is based on the modern theory of organisation. Thepanel discussion organizes teaching at
reflectivelevel which is the most thoughtful and employ independent thinking of the participents.

The Group Discussion May Be of 2 Types

1. Public panel discussion.

2. Educational panel discussion.

Public Panel Discussion

This type of panel discussion are organized for thecommon men problems. Three type of objectives
are achieved by this kinds of discussion.

 To provide factual information regarding current problems.

 To determine the social values. To recreate the common men.
 The public panel discussion are organized in the television program. The current problems,
unemployment, annual budget, increase in the price of things, jobs delinking with degrees, emerging
diseases etc.

Educational Panel Discussion

 It is used in educational institutions to provide factual and conceptual knowledge and clarification of
certain principles and theories. Some times there are organized to find out the solution to the certain
problems.

The following three objectives are achieved by the educational technique,

 To provide factual information and concept knowledge.

 To give awareness about theories and principles.
 To provide solution of certain problems.

This type of panel discussion are very useful but theyare not used in an any institution even at higher
level. The conferences, seminar, symposium and workshops are commonly organized. These
techniques provide the situation for group discussion but of for different types. The situation of panel
discussion is usually of autocratic where as the other techniques have democratic situation of group
discussions.

Procedure of Panel Discussion

A panel discussion consist of 4 types of persons. It means 4 roles are played in organizing panel

 Discussion
 Instructor
 Moderator
 Panelists
 Audience
 Instructor
In the panel discussion most important role is ofinstructor. It is the responsibility of instructor
how,where and when panel discussion will be organized.The schedule of panel discussion is
prepared by him, some times he has to plan rehearsal also.

Moderator

In the discussion moderator has to keep the discussion on theme and encourages the interaction
among the members. He has to summarize and high light the discussion more often. The moderator
must have the mastery on the theme or problem of the discussion.

Panelists

There are 4 to 10 panellists in the discussion. The members of the panellist in semi circle before the
audience. The moderator sits in the middle of the panellist. The panellist must have the mastery on
the theme of the discussion.

Audience

After the panel discussion, audience are allowed to participate and seek clarification. They can
present their points of view and their experiences regarding the theme or problem, the panellist
attempt to answer the questions of the audience. In some situations moderator also tries to answer the
question.

Panel Discussion Technique

Other chairperson and 4 to 8 speakers sit in front of the large audience. Chairperson opens the
meeting, welcome the group and then invites the panel speakers to present their view. In panel
discussion there is no specific agenda no order of speaking and no set of speeches. The chairperson
can interact in the form of questionsand simple statement related to topic to any of thespeaker
without any order form.

At the end, after exploration of many aspects of subject by speaker, the chairperson opens the
discussion for audience by inviting them to participate in discussion.

Uses of Panel Discussion

The instructional technique has the following advantages

 This technique encourages social learning.

 The higher cognitive and affective objectives are achieved.
 It is used to develop the ability of problem solving and logical thinking.
 It develops the interests and right type and attitudetowards problem.
 It develops the capacity to respect others ideaand feelings and ability of tolerance.
 It provides the opportunity of assimilation of theme and content.

Characteristics of Panel Discussion

 The followings are the main characteristics of paneldiscussion technique.

 It is used to college and university level to organizeteaching at reflective level.

 It develops the ability of problem solving.
 It provides the opportunity to understand nature problem theme and giving their point of
viewlogically.
 It develops right type of attitude and ability totolerate anti ideas of others.
 It develops the ability of creative thinking and to criticize the theme.
 It develops the manners of putting questions and answering questions.

Limitations of Panel Discussion Technique

The following are the limitations of this technique...

 There are chances to deviate from tem at time of discussion, hence the purpose of the panel
discussion technique is not achieved.
 Some members demonstrate the discussion and do not provide the opportunities to participate others
in discussion.
 There is possibility to split the group into2 sub groups i.e. For and against the theme. It does not
maintain the conductive situation of learning.
 If the panellists belong to different groups, it may not create appropriate learning situation.

Suggestions For Organizing Panel Discussion

 The following suggestions should be taken intoconsideration to organize effective panel discussion..
 There should be rehearsal before the actual panel discussion.
 The moderator should be matured person and have thefull understanding of theme or problems. He
should have to control over the situation.
 The seating arrangement for the panellists and audience should be such that every one should be
equidistance. They can observe each other.
 The moderator should encourage the discussion on the points and which may lead to constructive
aspect of the problem. He should encourage the constructive discussion among panellists and
audience.

CONCLUSION
Likert type summated scale are regard as the most useful in a situation where in it is possible to compare the
respondents score with a distribution of score from some well designed group.

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