Teacher's materials

The guide shows VET teachers how to use debate as a teaching tool to build students' critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.

It covers the basics of debate, the main formats used in schools, and practical guidance for running debates in the classroom, from organizing groups to assessing students, plus a roadmap for building debate into a school's curriculum over time.
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The toolkit provides VET teachers with ready-to-use lesson plans, exercises, and practical materials for introducing debate into their teaching.
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It includes activities for developing students’ argumentation, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and civic competences, with guidance on timing, group size, learning objectives, and classroom implementation. The materials can be used as complete lessons or adapted to different subjects, vocational fields, and student needs.