Debate

A debate is a discussion or structured contest about an issue or a resolution. A formal debate involves two sides: one supporting a resolution and one opposing it.

Such a debate is bound by rules previously agreed upon. Debates are judged in order to declare a winning side. Debates are commonly used in democratic societies to explore and resolve issues and problems. Decisions at a board meeting, public hearing, legislative assembly, or local organization are often reached through discussion and debate. In the context of a classroom, the topic for debate will be guided by the knowledge, skill, and value outcomes in the curriculum.

Objective

• Learn how to work together as a team
• Build confident in problem solving
• Verify the value of evidence for concept A or B
• Recognize strengths and weaknesses of arguments
• Create the opportunity for students to develop critical analysis.
• Make students analyze the similarities and differences between the viewpoints
• Enhancing the ability to structure and organize thoughts.
• Enhancing student’s analytical, research and note-taking kills