Hi, Welcome to our Debating page! The GATE Programme for Debating on Wednesday 25 June consisted of introducing theidea of Debating, going through some key concepts and terminology as well as planning andpresenting an argument. The group of students involved numbered twelve. Student evaluations at the end of the session indicated that it had been a worth while day. Students were able to research, plan and develop a number of possible arguments. They had the time to put final tweaking on arguments, consider presentation as well as learn what moots and interjections were.
Here are some of the things that we learnt:Moot - Topic of an argument Interjection - Interruption in a Debate An interjection can be made at any time except when the leader is talking at the end of the Debate. Interjections are most commonly witty and used to tear an argument apart, but, as we found out, it may backfire and turn against you. An interjection can be ignored, used to tear the opposition apart or answered wittingly.There are three people in a Debating team. First the leaders open their side of the Argument then teams take turns speaking, one person at a time. Then the leaders sum up their side at the end.Interview about Debating program:What was the overall idea of the workshop?To teach children how to plan and present a debate.Did you learn this?Yes.How did the day go?Very well.What did you do all day?First we played a game so that we could get to know each other. Then we discussed what Debates were. After that we got into four teams of three and were given a topic. We studied our side and presented a debate. Then discussed what was good about it.So it was a good idea?Yes.
GATE Debating
Hi, Welcome to our Debating page! The GATE Programme for Debating on Wednesday 25 June consisted of introducing the idea of Debating, going through some key concepts and terminology as well as planning and presenting an argument. The group of students involved numbered twelve. Student evaluations at the end of the session indicated that it had been a worth while day. Students were able to research, plan and develop a number of possible arguments. They had the time to put final tweaking on arguments, consider presentation as well as learn what moots and interjections were.
Here are some of the things that we learnt: Moot - Topic of an argument Interjection - Interruption in a Debate An interjection can be made at any time except when the leader is talking at the end of the Debate. Interjections are most commonly witty and used to tear an argument apart, but, as we found out, it may backfire and turn against you. An interjection can be ignored, used to tear the opposition apart or answered wittingly.There are three people in a Debating team. First the leaders open their side of the Argument then teams take turns speaking, one person at a time. Then the leaders sum up their side at the end. Interview about Debating program: What was the overall idea of the workshop?To teach children how to plan and present a debate.Did you learn this?Yes.How did the day go?Very well.What did you do all day?First we played a game so that we could get to know each other. Then we discussed what Debates were. After that we got into four teams of three and were given a topic. We studied our side and presented a debate. Then discussed what was good about it.So it was a good idea?Yes.