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Academic Communication for Advanced Secondary Schools Introduction
vii. Give the students some debate structures, namely opening
statements, counterarguments, and closing arguments.
During the debate
Facilitate each party to participate in the debate by doing the following:
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i. Stressing the value of courteous communication and listening to
opposing views.
ii. Offering their arguments and providing evidence where necessary.
iii. Expressing identifying opponents’ arguments, criticising them
and expressing counterarguments.
iv. Cross-examining by questioning each other based on the evidence
they provide to clarify arguments.
v. Encouraging all students to participate by offering opportunities
for more people to speak and ask questions.
vi. Making closing arguments by highlighting major issues and
supporting their argument.
After the debate
i. Facilitate a reflective conversation regarding the debate by allowing
students to evaluate their performance and arguments.
ii. Give constructive criticism by identifying strengths and
opportunities for improvement.
iii. Encourage the students to apply what they learned in the discussion
to real-world problems.
E� Scenario method
This method entails presenting learners with actual events or scenarios
that they may face in real life, and then lead them through analysis,
problem-solving, and decision-making processes within those scenarios.
You may observe the following steps when using the scenario method:
i. Start by identifying the knowledge, abilities and attitudes you
want learners to gain through scenario-based learning.
Brainstorm and select an appropriate and relevant scenario for
the learning objectives and realistic enough to engage students.
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