HA Webinar: Using debates to engage students, improve writing and strengthen memory

Structure effective debates - making sure that they are inclusive and not dominated by a few students

Use debates to frame a thematic study or depth study at GCSE - aiding recall and helping 'key takeaways' stick

Use debates between historians to model how to argue effectively and reach criteria based judgements

Use 'public' debates to create a real sense of audience and purpose, motivating students to step up a level and maintain focus

Use small scale, structured debates to help students test out ideas, refine their use of language and gain feedback from peers before they write

Use debates to develop effective listening skills and model conflict resolution