Debate: A Teaching Strategy for Geography.

Estaville, Lawrence E., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ369573

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Publication Date: 1988

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Debate: A Teaching Strategy for Geography.

Estaville, Lawrence E., Jr.

Journal of Geography, v87 n1 p2-4 Jan-Feb 1988

States that classroom debate can stimulate students to think critically about important issues and strengthen their abilities to express ideas logically. Outlines a teaching strategy that utilizes a debate format to improve students' verbal articulation as well as their writing skills. (Author/GEA)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Debate, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Verbal Ability, Writing Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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