[debate-l] The newcomers track at the IDEA Youth Forum

[Ioana Cionea]

The Newcomer Track
  “for those without prior debate experience”
   
  Welcome!
    
to an exciting adventure in learning about debate, critical 
thinking, and important issues facing our societies and the world.  Expand 
your personal skills in analysis, problem solving, advocacy, and 
responsible citizenship.  New experiences and perspectives await you while 
learning with others in a supportive, encouraging environment.
   
  Content: the value of debate, nature of critical thinking, argument 
construction, effective use of evidence, listening and note-taking, 
useful methods of questioning, answering arguments, different debate 
formats, and debate etiquette.  
   
  Methods: interactive dialogue, mini lectures, observing debates, 
working in teams, practice debates, and interpersonal feedback from 
trainers.
   
  Talk to the Trainers:
        Margarita Dusciac, in Moldova, mdusciac at yahoo.com
        Ronna Liggett, in U.S.A., brliggett at aol.com
   
  Philosophy of the Trainers:  We hope to introduce students to the 
intellectually exciting and challenging world of debate.  You will be 
provided with knowledge about debate in sessions carefully planned to 
develop both your competency and confidence in personal expression 
particularly in a debate setting. 

  Additional information:
The track will run parallel to the IDEA Karl Popper debate 
Chimapioships. Therefore, students attending the novice track will not compete in 
the first tournament, but will join in mixed teams during the second 
part of the Forum.
To be eligible to register for the novice track debaters should not 
have been debating for more than one year in any debate format and for no 
more than six months in Karl Popper debate. Debaters must also meet all 
eligibility requirements for the IDEA Karl Popper Debate Championships. 
Those interested in participating will need to register for this 
specific track once registration begins.

 
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