Debate: A Teaching-Learning Strategy for Developing Competence in Communication and Critical Thinking

Authors

Michele Darby, Old Dominion University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2007

Publication Title

Journal of Dental Hygiene

Volume

81

Issue

4

Pages

1-12

Abstract

The article highlights key benefits from debate as a teaching-learning strategy for developing critical thinking and analytical skills while fostering teamwork and communication. According to the author, it is an effective pedagogical strategy because of the level of responsibility for learning and active involvement required by all student debaters. She also notes that the debate strategy can be used as a method to achieve competencies in baccalaureate and graduate dental hygiene programs.

Original Publication Citation

Darby, M. (2007). Debate: A teaching-learning strategy for developing competence in communication and critical thinking. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 81(4), 1-12.

Repository Citation

Darby, Michele, "Debate: A Teaching-Learning Strategy for Developing Competence in Communication and Critical Thinking" (2007). Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications. 5.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/dentalhygiene_fac_pubs/5