Using Debate in the EFL Classroom

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Discussion on why debate is good in language classrooms.

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Hi Sheryl, You can find all my teacher training presentations on EFL Classroom 2.0 http://eflclassroom.com Go to Resources and look under Discussion and Debate or search for debate... good luck and hope this helps David

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Teaching Debate in the EFL Classroom : 

Teaching Debate in the EFL Classroom

Brainstorm : 

Brainstorm Why would teaching debate in an EFL classroom be beneficial?

Why teach debate? : 

Why teach debate? Debating ability is a valuable skill Debate utilizes useful English It is a unique way to teach the same grammar

Why…continued : 

Why…continued Develops critical thinking skills Introduces global issues Develops research skills

Class Objectives : 

Class Objectives Students should understand how and be able to share their opinions Students should become more aware of global and cross-cultural issues Students should gain critical thinking skills

Objectives continued… : 

Objectives continued… Students should gain experience in research Students should increase there knowledge and comprehension of written and spoken English

How we teach - Baby Steps : 

How we teach - Baby Steps Unit 1 - Opinions What is an opinion How do you express your opinion How do you express agreement of disagreement Resolutions: fact, policy, value Debate in the news Unit 2 - Expressing Your Opinion Giving reasons Strong reasons: logical, specific, convincing Types of reasons: comparison, contrast, cause-and-effect Brainstorming

Baby steps continued… : 

Baby steps continued… Unit 3 - Supporting Your Opinion Opinion - Reason - Support Types of support: explanation, example, statistic, expert Intro to research Unit 4 - Organizing Your Opinion Signposts: label your arguments Organizing an affirmative speech Simple debate introductions Simple debate conclusions

Baby steps continued… : 

Baby steps continued… Unit 5 - Refutation Refuting opinions Types of refutation: Not True: never, not always, not necessarily True but Not Important: not relevant, not significant, easy to solve Stating a refutation Unit 6 - Challenging Supports Testing supports: no source, not enough explanation, out-of-date, questionable statistic, questionable source, biased Stating refutation of a source

Baby steps continued… : 

Baby steps continued… Unit 7 - Organizing Your Refutation Organizing the negative case Listen, Attack, Rebuild Negative introduction Refutation format Unit 8 - Debating Your Opinion Debate formats (we recommend three on three debates) Responding to attacks Rebuttal speeches Taking notes Debate delivery

Our Success : 

Our Success

So, you don’t have the ideal situation : 

So, you don’t have the ideal situation Incorporating debate into the regular EFL classroom Mini Debates Four Corners Talking Cards Brainstorming Reading Critically (newspapers) Sharing Opinions - strong reasons Merry-Go-Round

Brainstorm : 

Brainstorm How can you incorporate debate into your classroom?

Which is more … / …..er? : 

Which is more … / …..er? Superman Or Spiderman Basketball Or Baseball Money Or Intelligence Males Teachers Or Female Teachers

Which is more … / …..er? : 

Which is more … / …..er? Hammer Or Pen Mother Or Father A pet Or A TV _________ Or _____________

Useful Links… : 

Useful Links… www.ideadebate.org (full and detailed links and lessons about debates) www.truetube.uk (a great site with videos to use in the classroom for debate. http://www.lessonplans4teachers.com/debate.php (full list of debate links and resources). www.fora.tv (pfizer debate competition videos)

Useful Links… : 

Useful Links… http://http://esl.about.com/ http://www.eslflow.com/debateanddiscussionlessons.html http://42explore.com/debate.htm http://www.lessonplans4teachers.com/debate.php http://www.efl-esl.com/ debates/index.html

WWW.DDD.BATCAVE.NET : 

WWW.DDD.BATCAVE.NET EFL CLASSROOM http://eflclassroom.ning.com

Slide 19: 

Adapted from a presentation by Mandy Manning & Tomoko Nakamura