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Day 4 Session 1

Day 4 Session 1. How to Debate… By Zara and Miro. ZT. Why are Debating Skills Important…. While you may not have formal debates in public (unless you want to be a politician) a lot of the skills needed in debating are useful for campaigning and challenging perceptions.

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Day 4 Session 1

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  1. Day 4 Session 1 How to Debate… By Zara and Miro

  2. ZT Why are Debating Skills Important… • While you may not have formal debates in public (unless you want to be a politician) a lot of the skills needed in debating are useful for campaigning and challenging perceptions. • The skills gained through learning how to debate successfully can also be useful in all areas of your life, such as: explaining to people what you need to lead an independent life.

  3. Top Tips for Debating… • Know your topic of debate and the arguments in support and against it (so you can counter argue). • Do not make it too personal – relate to your audience and provide evidence for what you are saying. • Keep your discussion simple and to the point. • Work out a plan – introduction, detailed arguments, conclusion with key points and summary. • Respect your opposite debater. • Always feel free to take a break and never speak too quickly – the audience are there to listen!

  4. ZT Where Can I Use My Debating Skills? • Debating can occur in formal and informal settings. For example, you may have a debate with a politician regarding your campaign/lobby message or with a group of friends over dinner. Most of the time debating will not be formal but the way you structure your debate should be the same. Who has a question?!?

  5. Time for Debating Activity!!! • Get ready for some fun!!! • You will be split into four groups… • …there are two debate topics; one group for and one group against in each debate topic. • You will then be given time to prepare your arguments. • During the debate, each person in the group will need to introduce themselves and present at least one point for their team.

  6. Who is debating what? • Debate Topic One: “Family and friends should not be allowed to become paid Personal Assistants for people with disabilities.” – • Group One (For) = Milica, Iain, Karin, Aleksandra (Peter) • Group Two (Against) = Sofiya, Ryan, Gatis, Mirela (Miro)

  7. Who is debating what? • Debate Topic Two “Government are in the best position to decide how to arrange the support and meet the needs of disabled people.” – • Group Three (For) = Beth, Agnes, Sidney (Zara) • Group Four (Against) = Dilyana, Stelios, Ralouca (Embla)

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