What is Debate? a formal contest of argumentation between two teams or individuals More broadly, and more importantly, debate is an essential tool for developing and maintaining democracy and open societies  embodies the ideals of reasoned argument, tolerance for divergent points of view and rigorous self-examination MECHANICS Debaters work together in teams of three and must research both sides of each issue Each team is given the opportunity to offer arguments and direct questions to the opposing team Choosing a DEBATE TOPIC Whatever topic you choose to debate, make sure it is something you can form an argument for or against. The more passionate you are about a topic, the better. TIPS FOR THE DEBATE Time conscious – group leader as well as the group member should keep track of time to ensure that discussion is moving efficiently. Individually brainstorm – should begin listing reasons for both sides of the argument. Think of what most intelligent people say about the topic. Present – discuss your brainstorm as a team. Come to an agreement on how you will interpret the topic. Speech wise – prepare speeches individually. The first and second speakers should begin preparing engaging speeches. The statements should be backed up with research where possible. KINDS OF DEBATE .......

1. "I may be wrong and you may be
right and, by an effort, we may get
nearer the truth."
Karl Popper

2. WHAT IS DEBATE?
• a formal contest of argumentation between
two teams or individuals
• More broadly, and more importantly, debate is
an essential tool for developing and
maintaining democracy and open societies
• embodies the ideals of reasoned argument,
tolerance for divergent points of view and
rigorous self-examination

3. • a way for those who hold opposing views to
discuss controversial issues without
descending to insult, emotional appeals or
personal bias
WHAT IS DEBATE?

4. MECHANICS
• Debaters work together in teams of three and
must research both sides of each issue
• Each team is given the opportunity to offer
arguments and direct questions to the
opposing team

5. CHOOSING A DEBATE TOPIC
• Whatever topic you choose to debate, make
sure it is something you can form an argument
for or against.
• The more passionate you are about a topic,
the better.

6. TIPS for the debate
• Time conscious – group leader as well as the
group member should keep track of time to
ensure that discussion is moving efficiently.
• Individually brainstorm – should begin listing
reasons for both sides of the argument. Think of
what most intelligent people say about the topic.
• Present – discuss your brainstorm as a team.
Come to an agreement on how you will interpret
the topic.

7. TIPS for the debate
• Speech wise – prepare speeches individually.
The first and second speakers should begin
preparing engaging speeches. The statements
should be backed up with research where
possible.

8. KINDS OF DEBATE
• Team debate
• Parliamentary Debate
• Legislative Debate
• Middle School Debate
• Mock Trial
• Public Forum Debate

9. TEAM DEBATE
• Proposed by Karl Popper
• Focuses on relevant and often deeply divisive
propositions, emphasizing the development of
critical thinking skills and tolerance for
differing viewpoints

10. PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
• The motion always stands in the name of the
Government (also called 'the Proposition')
• and it is the job of the Opposition to
demonstrate that the motion is either
impractical or immoral

11. LEGISLATIVE DEBATE
• based upon the notion of having
representative student leaders consider some
of the problems that actually confront
lawmakers
• provides unparalleled insight into the way
legislation is drafted and establishes
leadership and deliberation skills crucial to
effective participation in democratic processes

12. • also offers a vehicle for teaching
parliamentary procedure and helps students
internalize the value of decision-making
processes that draw on consensus building
and majority rule.
LEGISLATIVE DEBATE

13. MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE
• commitment to empower young people as
participants of the democratic processes
• through cultivating middle school speech and
debate activities, not only are young people
and teachers empowered, but an appreciation
of speech and debate is instilled in students
who may well pursue it to higher levels

14. MOCK TRIAL
• an exercise in argumentation and legal
procedure and the only educational trial
format based on the International Criminal
Court established by the Treaty of Rome
• hones both legal reasoning and courtroom
technique, while it familiarizes participants
with a vital arena of public debate

15. • Teams representing the prosecution and
defense take on the roles of all attorneys and
witnesses. A judge, or judging panel, oversees
the round, provides educational criticism and
makes a decision based on each team's
performance
MOCK TRIAL

16. PUBLIC DEBATE
• offers students a unique opportunity to
develop on-their-feet critical thinking skills by
situating them in contexts not unlike US
political talk shows
• debaters must anticipate numerous
contingencies in planning their cases and must
learn to adapt to rapidly changing
circumstances as discussions progress

17. How does a debate end?
• it rarely ends in agreement, but rather allows
for a robust analysis of the question at hand
“It is better to debate a question without
settling it, than to settle a question without
debating it.”
- Joseph Joubert
- French Philosopher

18. Debate Preparation:
• Debate opens with the affirmative team (the
team that supports the resolution) presenting
their arguments,
• Followed by a member of the opposing team
• The first speaker on the affirmative team
presents arguments in support of the
resolution (5 – 10 minutes)

19. • The first speaker opposing presents
arguments for 5 – 10 minutes
• The second speaker on the affirmative team
presents further arguments in support of the
resolution, identifies areas of conflict, and
answers questions that may have been raised
by the opposition speaker (5 – 10 minutes)
Debate Preparation:

20. • The second speaker on the opposing team
presents further arguments against of the,
identifies areas of conflict, and answers questions
that may have been raised by the opposition
speaker (5 – 10 minutes)
• The opposing team begins with the rebuttal,
attempting to defend the opposing argument and
to defeat the supporting arguments without
adding any new information (3-5 mins.)
Debate Preparation:

21. • First rebuttal of the affirmative team (3-5
minutes)
• Each team gets a second rebuttal for closing
statements with the affirmative team having
the last opportunity to speak. (3-5 mins.)
• There cannot be any interruptions. Speakers
must wit their turns. The teacher may need to
enforce the rules.
Debate Preparation:

22. DEBATE TOPICS:
• Teachers should not be allowed to contact students
through social media
• Homework should be banned
• Is the death penalty should be implemented here in the
Philippines?
• Is television an effective tool in building the minds of
the children?
• Is president Duterte being effective with his Drug war
advocacy?
• Do you think the former president Ferdinand Marcos
should be buried to Heroes Memorial?

23. DEBATE TOPICS:
• Is it really poverty which makes other people
fail to have education?
• Should smoking cigarettes be banned in public
and private places?