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LESSON PLAN

Subject : Nursing Education

Topic : Panel Discussion

Group of students : M. Sc. Nursing 1st Year

No. of students : 25

Name of Student teacher : Shine Stephen

Method of teaching : Lecture cum Discussion

Date of teaching : .04.2010

Time of teaching :

Duration : 30 minutes

Teaching aids : LCD

Venue : Room No. 209

Supervisor : Dr. Sukhwinder Kaur

Central objective: On completion of class; the students will get adequate knowledge regarding panel discussion – its objectives, principles, types, procedure, characteristics, advantages and limitations and apply this knowledge in nursing education.

Specific objectives: on completion of class, the students will able to;

Define panel discussion

Enlist the purposes of panel discussion

Discuss the types of panel discussion

Derive the characteristics of panel discussion

Specify the advantages of panel discussion

Derive suggestions for organizing panel discussion.

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Student teacher will be able to;

Establish rapport with students.

Assess previous knowledge of students

Appraise the topic.

Introduce the topic.

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Introduction of self:Good afternoon, myself Shine Stephen, student of M. Sc (N) 1st

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Checking of previous knowledge.1. What is meant by panel discussion?2. What is the significance of panel discussion?

Announcement of the topic The topic of today’s discussion is Panel Discussion.

IntroductionA panel consists of a small group of six or eight persons, who carry on a guided and informal discussion before an audience as if the panel were meeting alone. The proceedings of the panel should be the same as those for informal discussion: volunteering of facts, asking questions, stating opinions-all expressed with geniality, with respect for the contributions of other members, without speech making, and without making invidious personal references. This primary function should occupy approximately two-thirds of the allotted time-say forty minutes of an hour’s meeting. The secondary function of the panel is to answer questions from the audience. This discussion method is suitable for use when a relatively large audience is anticipated.

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At the end of the teaching, students will be able to;


Enlist the purposes of panel discussion

Enumerate the objectives of panel discussion

List down the principles of panel discussion

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DefinitionA discussion in which a few persons carry on a conversation in front of an audience, when the group is too large to work effectively through the round table procedure.

Purpose To reproduce the features for the benefit of a larger group. It is a socialized group conversation in which different points of

view are presented.

Objectives of panel discussionThe 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.

. Principles of panel discussionThis technique is based on the following principles:1. It observes the democratic principles of human behaviour. Equal

opportunities are provided to every participant.2. It encourages the active participation with originality and

independently.

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Discuss the types of panel discussion

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3. It involves the social and psychological principles of group work. Feeling cooperation and sympathy and to respect the ideas of others.

4. It is based on modern theory of organization.

Types of panel discussionThe group discussion is organized at different forms, for different levels, for different purposes and on different themes. It may be of two types:

i. Public panel discussion andii. Educational panel discussion

Public panel discussionThese types of panel discussions are organized for the common men problems. Three types of objectives are achieved by these kinds of discussion.a) To provide factual information regarding current problems.b) To determine the social values.c) To recreate the common men.The public panel discussions are organized in television programmes. The current problems: educated unemployment, annual budget, increases in prices of things, jobs delinking with degrees, emerging diseases etc..

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Appraise the procedure for panel discussion

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Educational panel discussionIt is used in educational institutions to provide factual and conceptual knowledge and clarification of certain theories and principles. Sometimes these are organized to find out the solution of certain problems. The following three objectives are achieved by the educational technique:a. To provide factual information and conceptual knowledge.b. To give awareness of theories and principles.c. To provide solution of certain problems.This type of panel discussions is very useful but they are not used in 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 different type. The situation of panel discussion is usually of autocratic where as other techniques have democratic situations of group discussions.

Procedure for panel discussion.A panel discussion consists of four types of persons. It means four roles are played in organizing panel discussion:1) Instructor2) Moderator3) Panellists

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Appraise the procedure for panel discussion

Instructor:In the panel discussion most important role is of instructor. It is the responsibility of the instructor, how, where and when panel discussion will be organized. The schedule of panel discussion is prepared by him. Sometimes he has to plan rehearsal of discussion.

Moderator:In the discussion, moderator has to do significant job. He 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.

Panellists:There are four to ten panellists in the discussion. The members of the panel sit in semi circle before the audience. The moderator sits in the middle of the panellists. The panellists must have the mastery on the theme of the discussion.

Audience:After the panel discussion, audience are allowed to put question and seek clarification. They can present their point of view and their experiences regarding the theme or problem the panellists attempt to answer the questions of the audience. In some situations, moderator also tries to answer the question.At the end of the discussion, moderator summarizes the discussion and presents his point of view. He expresses thanks to panellists and audience.


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Derive the characteristics of panel discussion

Specify the advantages of panel discussion

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Characteristics of panel discussionThe following are the main characteristics of panel discussion technique:1. It is used at college and university level to organize teaching at

reflective level.2. It develops the ability of problem solving.3. It provides the opportunity to understand nature and problem or

theme of discussion.4. It develops ability of presentation of theme and giving their point

of view logically.5. It develops the right type of attitude and ability to tolerate anti-

ideas of others.6. It develops the ability of creative thinking and to criticize the

theme.7. It develops the manners of putting questions and answering

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. Advantages of panel discussion techniqueThis instructional technique has the following advantages:1. This technique encourages social learning.2. The higher cognitive and affective objectives are achieved.3. It is used to develop the ability of problem solving and logical

thinking.4. It develops the interests and right type of attitude towards the

problem.

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What are the characteristics of panel discussion?


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Recite the limitations of panel discussion.

Derive suggestions for organizing panel discussion.

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5. It develops the capacity to respect other’s ideas and feelings and ability of tolerance.

6. It provides the opportunities of assimilation of theme and content.

Limitations of panel discussion techniqueThe following are the limitations of the techniquei. There are chances to deviate from theme at time of discussion,

hence the purpose of the panel discussion is not achieved.ii. Some members dominate the discussion and do not provide the

opportunities to participate others in discussion.iii. There is possibility to split the group into two subgroups, i.e., for

and against the theme. It does not maintain the conducive situation of learning.

iv. If panellists belong to different groups, it may not create appropriate learning situation.

. Suggestions for organizing panel discussionThe following suggestions should be taken into consideration to organize effective panel discussion:a) There should be rehearsal before the actual panel discussion.b) The moderator should be matured person and have the full

understanding of theme of problems. He should have control over the situation.

c) The seating arrangement for panellists and audience should be such that everyone should be of equal distance. They can observe each other.

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What are the limitations of panel discussion?


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Conclude the topic discussed.

Recognise the topic discussed.

Apply the knowledge gained in construction of assignment.

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d) The moderator should encourage the discussion on the points which may lead to constructive aspect of the problem. He should encourage the constructive discussion among the panellists and audience.

Conclusion So, today we have discussed about panel discussion - its definition, objectives, principles, types, procedure, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

Recapitalization1. What are the advantages of semantic differential scale?2. What are the characteristics of summated scale?

Assignment Design the topics suitable for conducting panel discussion in nursing education.

References

1) Basavanthappa B T, Nursing Education. 1st edition. 2003. Jaypee Brothers. New Delhi. Pp: 403-405.2) Neeraja, K P, Textbook of Nursing Education. 1st edition. Jaypee Publishers. Noida. Pp: 342-3453) Sankaranarayan B, Learning And Teaching Nursing. 2002. Brainfill Publishers Mangalore. Pp: 189-190.

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