Features of Using the Debate Method

Abstract

Debates are an effective means of teaching students the ability to clearly and logically formulate their posi­tion, find convincing facts and arguments in support of the ideas put forward. The skills acqui­red in the process of preparing for participation in debates are applicable in many scientific fields, as well as in everyday life. The implementation of the "Debates" method in the educa­tional process contributes to: the development of communicative skills – the ability to listen and hear the interlocutor, the ability to empathize with others and show solidarity with them, and the development of oratorical abilities – public speaking skills, self-confidence.

Debates are not just an exciting activity, an interesting lesson, but also an effective me­ans for the development of students, the formation of their competencies necessary and use­ful for successful life in modern society, in particular, the competence related to commu­ni­ca­tion. Debates also form students' understanding of the structure of speech. An example of a plot speech in a debate can be the speech plan of the first speaker: greeting the audience — introducing the team and himself — introduction (justification of the relevance of the topic) - defining the concepts of the topic — putting forward a criterion — argumentation-conclusion — gratitude for attention. Students' understanding of the structural and plot schemes of the de­bate speech will allow them to make a clear plan for most public speeches in the future.