Benefits and challenges of using panel discussion as a teaching strategy to teach MUET CEFR-aligned English speaking skills

Premlathadevi Marimuthu

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Type :	Thesis
Subject :	LB Theory and practice of education
Main Author :	Premlathadevi Marimuthu
Title :	Benefits and challenges of using panel discussion as a teaching strategy to teach MUET CEFR-aligned English speaking skills
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Place of Production :	Tanjong Malim
Publisher :	Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi
Year of Publication :	2024
Corporate Name :	Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun
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Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun

The objectives of this study are to investigate how panel discussion is used as a teaching strategy and to identify the benefits and challenges of using panel discussion as a teaching strategy by MUET teachers to teach MUET CEFR-aligned English speaking skills. The qualitative research design was selected to answer three research questions. The research employed three research instruments. The three research instruments are observation checklist, semi-structured interview and document analysis. Two MUET teachers were chosen by using purposive sampling. The research employed thematic and content data analysis investigating the teaching procedures and identifying the benefits and challenges of using panel discussion as a teaching strategy. The findings show three main themes and six sub-themes on how panel discussion was used as a teaching strategy. The three main themes are Pre-event Session, While-event Session and Post-event Session. The six sub-themes are Introduction to panel discussion, Selection of topics, Preparation, Presentation, Q&A session, and Closing remarks. The benefits indicated that panel discussions provide a comfortable learning environment and authentic learning environment for students. Panel discussions promote 21st century teaching and learning skills, enhances communication skills and creates contextualized learning environment. In addition, panel discussion is a holistic teaching strategy, and promotes independent learning. The challenges of using panel discussion as a teaching strategy are panel discussions can be time-consuming, the issue of spontaneity and success rate of panel discussion depends on students_ proficiency. The implication of this study suggested that panel discussion could be an alternative and effective teaching strategy._

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