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Chapter 7communicationforworkpurposes - New
Chapter 7communicationforworkpurposes - New
PART 2 OF CHAPTER 7
1. Definition of panel discussion: a formal moderated type of
public speaking activity before
an audience
2. Panel discussion in the classroom:
* a technique to teach students to work as a group
*to improve skills of research, logical organization
of ideas
*to enhance the ability to present thoughts clearly
and effectively
3. Purposes of panel discussion
a. For speakers to share ideas
b. For audience to present or give feedback or ask related
questions that specific speaker answers
c. For speakers to offer ways to solve the problem or give
suggestions on how to solve the problem
d. For audience to become more aware of both sides of the
coin of the problem
e. For audience to become more objective in their
perspectives on whatever the controversial issue has been
4. Role of the moderator: to engage both the audience and the
speakers (panel) in exchanging of ideas
in an educational atmosphere
5. Role of the moderator for a wholesome panel discussion
a. Starting with a goal by telling how the discussion
will benefit the audience
b. Using panelists with diverse perspectives, varying opinions
and backgrounds
c. Encouraging panelists to be provocative, to disagree
with one other for disagreement is fun and interesting
d. Informing panelists beforehand about the topic to be
discussed and about the role they play in achieving the goal
e. Staying consistently on the right side
f. Starting asking simple but provocative and clear questions
that demand detailed responses
g. Bringing the discussion back in and staying centered
on the topic
h. Keeping time allotted for each speaker to give his talk
i. Intervening firmly and respectfully once a panelist
talks too long
j. Stressing the differences of opinions rather than highlighting
areas where panelists agree
k. Ensuring the presence of an interactive activity between
audience and panelists in the form of Q and A
l. Limiting time allotment from 60 min. to 90 max. for the
entire panel discussion
6. Procedure in conducting a panel discussion
a. Moderator: opening the activity by telling the audience the
goal and the topic of the day
b. Moderator: introducing the panelists and giving the highlight
of their brief biography and qualifications for
the discussion
c. Moderator: considering time constraint says to the speaker:
“Moving on to the next question. . . “and other
polite expressions
d. Moderator: providing an opportunity for each panelist to give
his closing remarks
e. Moderator: (At the end of the activity)
Thanking panelists individually, expressing
gratitude for their participation, reinforcing the
productivity of the discussion, and acknowledging
the sponsors and other benefactors of the activity
DATELINE
Part 4: STUDENTS’ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
Read and understand Pp. 115 to 117.
APPLICATION ACTIVITY: (To be done by 5 members in each group
and be posted on FB Page.)
DIRECTIONS:1. Choose the best poster among all of you.
2. Make an oral reporting on the chosen poster.
3. Your main aim on this activity is to attract
consumers of your business venture.
4. Consider optimally your attire, and your
poster to be on PPT large & visible enough for
the audience.
5. Video your activity & dateline for posting is
June 03, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M.