Schools debating 2010/11
Welcome to the Law Society of Scotland's schools debating
section of the website. The Society's
tournament, the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating
Tournament, is sponsored by Hodder Gibson
publishers.
We believe debating is good fun, teaches skills which are
invaluable at university, job interviews and in employment, and
that anyone can take part. This website is not only designed to
support our own competition but to support all debating and public
speaking in schools, and provide everything you need to know about
the basics of debating.
In this section we aim to provide news and information:
News
The
Scottish Council for Development and Industry was
the Society's partner in the 2010/11 tournament. Follow
the link above to continue to learn about the work of the
Scottish Council for Development and Industry
Information
- for schools, teams and coaches that have not previously been
involved in debating
- that will help each individual debater realise that they too
can take part, even if they have never debated before
- activities new and experienced debaters and coaches can use to
improve their skills - whether on their own, practising as a team,
or in a school debating club
- on the specifics of our own competition - the largest in
Scotland
- links to other relevant websites and organisations
The learning materials are also supported by a free debate
DVD. A DVD was sent to every secondary school in Scotland in
October 2009. If you would like a copy, contact debate@lawscot.org.uk.
We are also keen to hear from you. Do you have top tips that
might help other debaters? Do you have feedback on our competition,
or do you want to ask a specific question you can't find the answer
to in this section? If so, feel free to email us at debate@lawscot.org.uk.