Using Classroom Debates in Teaching Developmental Psychology
- 1 December 1985
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Teaching of Psychology
- Vol. 12 (4) , 207-209
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15328023top1204_5
Abstract
Classroom debates have been used in a developmental psychology course in order to teach students about controversial issues and to help them improve their thinking and oral communications skills. Specific procedures and policies for the debates are described. Evaluation indicates that students consider the debates to be a positive learning experience. Problems with the technique are discussed and some possible solutions proposed.Keywords
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