Using Classroom Debates to Teach Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking, Debate, Active Learning

Hiring managers and business professors alike have recognized the importance of critical thinking skills as a driver for student and employee success. The ability to influence and persuade listeners by articulating a reasoned opinion that is supported by factual evidence, and defending against counterproposals, is at the heart of boardroom success. These skills can all be taught in business school classrooms through the use of student debates. This session gathers best practices from published material on classroom debates and has attendees participate in a debate on goal setting to see first-hand how running a debate in their class might work.

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