Debate learning method and its implications for the formal education system

Regarding the importance of enhancement in learner's social skills, especially in learning process, this study tries to introduce one of the group learning programs entitled "debate" as a teaching method in Iran religious universities. It also considers the concept and the history of...

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Published in:Educational research and reviews 2016-03, Vol.11 (6), p.211-218
Main Authors: Mohammad, Najafi, Zohre, Motaghi, Hassanali, Bakhtiyar Nasrabadi, Kamal, Nosrati Heshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classroom Communication
College Students
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Debate
Educational Benefits
Entrepreneurship
Foreign Countries
Health Promotion
Interpersonal Competence
Iran
Learning Processes
Mastery Learning
Mental Health
Qualitative Research
Religious Education
Skill Development
Student Centered Learning
Teaching Methods
Universities
Verbal Ability
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Summary:Regarding the importance of enhancement in learner's social skills, especially in learning process, this study tries to introduce one of the group learning programs entitled "debate" as a teaching method in Iran religious universities. It also considers the concept and the history of this method by qualitative and descriptive-analytical approach. Making a comparison between this and other similar procedures, educational benefits of this method and its application and necessity are derived. Research findings show that this group broad-based and learner-oriented strategy with a successful track record and specialized training and religious centers, has two instructional and educational functions such as mastery learning, creating a learning continuum, continuity in the learning, thinking centered learning, creative learning, increasing the speed of learning, the promotion of the evaluation power, the promotion of entrepreneurial skills, the promotion of mental health, the development of verbal skills, teaching critical thinking and the promotion of social skills.
ISSN:1990-3839
1990-3839
DOI:10.5897/ERR2015.2316