5 Logical Fallacies Worth Recognising
Logical fallacies are the verbal equivalent of optical illusions; flaws in reasoning that sound convincing, but do not hold up under...
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What is Rhetoric?
Rhetoric is the art of persuasion and was once considered to be among the most influential and important of skills. Isocrates wrote that,...
4 Types of Debates
There are four distinct types of debate topics: Empirical, Comparative, Model, and Abstract. Any given subject matter can be used for any...
3 Ways to Involve Students in Choosing a Debate Topic
When students are debating topics that are of interest to them, their enthusiasm, engagement and participation is much higher.
7 Tips for Great Rebuttal
Rebuttal is often the skill in debating that students find hardest. Students are required to listen to opposing speakers during the debate.
What Does “Defining the Topic” Mean?
Defining the topic is a very important part of a debate, but one that is often misunderstood or overlooked entirely.
How Does Australasian Debate Scoring Work?
In traditional Australasian debating, each speaker is given a score out of 100
8 Benefits of Debating
Debating covers a range of subject areas and outcomes, as well as helping build social and emotional skills, critical thinking and more.
What is Manner, Matter & Method?
Manner, Matter and Method are the three main components of debating.
6 Tips for Writing Great Debate Topics
Have you ever attended a debate where children were debating whether smoking should be banned?
3 Ways to Explain Debating to Students
When we say ‘debating’ we are talking about a formal discussion between people who disagree over important ideas.
Fostering an "I Can Do It" Attitude
Where you put your focus has a powerful effect on the attitude of your children or students.
The Art of Asking Questions
Sometimes in our hurry to encourage students to find information for their debate, we forget the importance of asking questions first.
Are You Underestimating Your Debater?
Students have the capacity to surprise us if we're open-minded! Some students are not always as they seem...
BTN Debating Resources
Behind the News provides a great source of inspiration for debate topics, as well as some handy debating resources.
4 Ways to Use Mind-mapping in a Debating Class
Debating isn't just about standing up and speaking in public. It's also about preparation, research and exploring a topic.
The Power of Introverts
People often think that debating is just for extroverts. This is not the case...
7 Important Skills for Future Success
Debating allows young people to gain skills that will serve them well in further education as well as their careers in today’s fast-paced...
How Much Expression is Too Much?
Showing expression when you speak in public is important. No-one wants to listen to a boring speaker, but how much expression is too much?
Movies about Speaking Up
Looking for a good film about debating or public speaking? Movies about speaking up can be a great source of inspiration for young debaters.