Debating - the Evidence is In!
The benefits of debating seem obvious to us, here at Rise & Shine, but you don’t have to take our word for it on how incredible debating...
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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...
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,...
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.
Is Debating for Primary School Students?
People often consider debating as a high school activity – or perhaps the domain of politicians!
What is Manner, Matter & Method?
Manner, Matter and Method are the three main components of debating.
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.
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.
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?
Can Young People Speak for Themselves?
Young climate activist Greta Thunburg has recently attracted a lot of attention - both positive and negative from the media.
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.
6 Techniques for Great Palm Cards
Palm cards might seem simple - but there's an art to creating effective palm cards for public speaking or debating.
Does Music Belong in a Debating Program?
We believe that music belongs everywhere, including debating programs.
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