speech on skill based education is the necessity of the hour....i want to paticipate in debate competition and i am in favour
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In today’s competitive space where excellence is a cliché, it is wise to make children aware as well as ready for the outer world. Perhaps, there are ways in which children compete and succeed. But individual expression has become very limited. Today’s children are largely engrossed in technology stuff, leaving behind the real interaction. This is why it is necessary to encourage children into participating in activities like elocution and debates. No doubt, these competitions have a long-term influence on the children’s self-expression. It is not the irrational TV arguments that we are talking about, but disciplined, responsive, logical, evidence-based debates/argumentation with another person. When done right, such debates and argumentation can help children learn skills that can be used throughout their lives.
So if you find your child arguing for his/her opinion or view about something, it is time to hone these skills of argument through debates. Some children are naturally skilled at the art of debating, while others can be encouraged to prepare themselves with such skills. A good debate is something more than just an argument or a discussion. It is the ability to perceive or understand an idea or statement from a different perspective. What makes debating a potential skill-enhancing activity is that it involves critical thinking, keen listening skills, and insistent speaking on a particular subject.
For a child to become a good debater, he/she must be able to:
-Put up adequate reasoning for the facts of the argument
-Express his/her views at the right pace, tone, and body language, and most importantly in an engaging manner
-Listen critically and give a well-reasoned response;
-Organize and prioritize his/her words efficiently while speaking.
When debating activities or competitions are encouraged among children, they most importantly serve to enhance the critical thinking skills, decision making ability, and the presence of mind among children. Letting children indulge in debates has proven positive impact on all aspects of their personal and professional developmen t.