המורה: ליסה פיוטרן
Why debate ? Learn how and develop important life skills
The course is designed to provide learners with a background to WHY debating skills are beneficial and how they can help one develop important real-life skills. Learners will be taught how to develop the practical skills of debating by preparing for and participating in debates on a wide range of topics.
The students will explore the following topics according to the lesson plan:
1.Why are debating skills important?
2.How do we conduct a debate in class?
3.What are critical thinking skills?
4.What are research skills?
5.What are the skills required to be creative?
6.What are the skills required to develop self-confidence?
Assessment
All learners will debate and observe each other while debating. Peer comments will be encouraged.
Learners will submit a detailed reflection of the course. To include, the skills they have learned during the course, the skills they would like to improve, and how they intend to improve them. In addition, learners will be asked to comment on the course, to add suggestions on how to improve it, if necessary.
