Panel discussion

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/panel-discussion

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the origin of term?Coined by Harry A. Overstreet in 'On the Panel,' October 1934
2. What is the key role?Moderator facilitates, guides, and manages the flow of discussion
3. Who is the moderator and what do they do?The moderator is like the host of the panel. They ask questions, keep the conversation fair, and help everyone talk.
4. Why do panel discussions help us learn more?Because many experts talk about the same topic, we hear many different ideas and can see the topic from many angles, which helps us understand it better.

Panel Discussion: A format where a group of experts engage in a moderated conversation on a specific subject for an audience.
Moderator: The individual responsible for guiding the panel's conversation, posing questions, and managing time.
Expert Panelist: A participant with specialized knowledge or experience relevant to the discussion topic.