INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3(2+1)

Lesson 10 : Group Methods

Panel discussion

Panel is an informal conversation put on for the benefits of the audience, by a small group of people i.e., 2- 8 in number.

Panel is used to present almost any topic of interest. It is a spontaneous conversation about a subject, which is of more interest to the audience. It should be followed by a forum.

1. Types:

• Question answer panel: In this a series of questions by the leader/ chairman and answers by the experts of the panel members.
• Set speech: In this each one making prepared speech.
• Conversational: In this members hold a conversation among themselves on the topic, with questions and comments going for one member to another.



2. Procedure:

• Two to eight members sit in a semicircle facing the audience.
• Carry on discussion on given topic among them.
• Leader introduces speakers and encourages less talkative speakers.
• Audience speaks when their turn comes.
• Panel members are selected from better informed persons.