Self-paced course: Using debate to build critical thinking and communication skills
The course is open for self-paced learning at the moment - please note that the session dates are not applicable.
Debate is one of the oldest forms of teaching and learning. Its European roots lie in the educational and intellectual traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, and debate has been practiced in many other cultures as well.
Description
The course is open for self-paced learning at the moment - please note that the session dates are not applicable.
When implemented with sound pedagogical understanding, debate comprehensively develops skills in thinking, argumentation, communication, and inquiry-based learning. Critical thinking and effective communication can be considered core competencies of an active citizen, and their practice should be emphasised at all educational levels.
Debating is a theoretically well-founded, practical and enjoyable educational approach when executed with careful pedagogical planning. The course provides participants with the basic competencies and resources for effective debate education.
Learning objectives
- Extend and transform their understanding of the uses of debate in learning and teaching by articulating specific ways debate can enhance teaching and learning practices.
- Learn about debate as a pedagogical approach and practice and explore its ancient and modern history by explaining the pedagogical principles that underpin its use in education.
- Identify and evaluate potential benefits and possible disadvantages of using debate as a learning activity, supporting claims with examples of evidence.
- Analyse how debating supports the development of critical thinking, argumentation and communication skills by discussing specific examples of case studies.
- Design one pedagogically sound educational experience based on debating, including clear learning objectives, activities, and justification for its educational value.
Methodology & assessment
Certification details
Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherHead Teacher / Principal
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Learning time:5-10 hours
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