Can’t we all just get along? Debate as a Tool to Promote and Assess Collaboration and Critical Thinking
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Title
Catawba College Faculty Colloquium
Abstract
In this colloquium, we explore how structured debates offer an engaging and student-centered tool for assessing student achievement of learning objectives related to analysis, evaluation, communication, and collaboration. By engaging students in real-time, evidence-based argumentation, faculty can gain insight into the students’ ability to think critically, i.e., synthesize information, consider other points of view, judge arguments, and work collaboratively. I will provide attendees with practical strategies for integrating debate into their own classrooms as an effective assessment tool.
Publication Date
Fall 11-22-2024
Department
Religion & Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Flocken, Megan, "Can’t we all just get along? Debate as a Tool to Promote and Assess Collaboration and Critical Thinking" (2024). Colloquiums. 4.
https://commons.catawba.edu/colloquiums/4
