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Teaching Resources: In the Classroom
Teachers trained by IDEA have used debate to teach a wide range of subjects, from foreign languages, history, and literature, to social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. Because debate teaches students to evaluate evidence, to form their own opinions based on research rather than knee-jerk reactions, and to present their views clearly and persuasively, it imparts skills that are useful in virtually any field of study. Because students work together in teams to prepare their arguments, debate teaches the virtues of cooperation and, once the debate itself begins, friendly competition. Most importantly, debate gives students a sense of purpose to their learning and an occasion to put their knowledge into action.
Goals of Using Debate in the Classroom:-Engage students in the subject matter -Operationalize the issues of the subject matter -Create advocacy-oriented education -Teach persuasion skills -Teach critical thinking -Create positive classroom atmosphere -Create new patterns of knowledge -Have fun
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