PANEL DISCUSSION

 A public discussion of an issue by a group of experts or other concerned people.

A member:

ü  Must have an adequate knowledge of all aspect of the subject for deliberation.

ü  Is expected to know his subject

ü  Is given an opportunity to interact freely.

ü  Are supposed to give all views a full and full hearing.

ü  Should be interested in remarks an views of others.

ü  Should listen intently, strive to be objective and try to contribute to group cohesiveness and to an informal, spontaneous, relaxed and permissive atmosphere.

During the day of the discussion, the teacher appoints a panel of five or six members of the class and she/he will be giving a question to be discussed.

The member of the panel and the leader are seated a table facing the audience. The leader presents the members of the panel and the leader are seated at the table facing the audience. The leader opens the discussion by stating the topic. If the discussion is finish, the leader will summarize it briefly. At this point, members of the class are free to interact and address question to panel members.