ERIC Number: EJ1254295
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Publication Date: 2020-Apr
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Breaking through Student Bias with Creative Debate Assignments
Settlage, Daniel M.
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, v20 n1 p155-157 Apr 2020
This article outlines a method used to successfully breakthrough student bias surrounding controversial issues in the classroom. The method uses a debate with randomized position assignments to encourage students to consider all sides of the topic. Student feedback is overwhelmingly positive and students appear to develop a newfound respect and deeper understanding of the assigned subject.
Descriptors: Bias, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Debate, Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Assignments, Critical Thinking, Student Attitudes
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Language: English
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