Debate Camps: They Aren't Just for High School Students Anymore

as possible in a short amount of time. However, it was not the amount done that mattered. Quality of instruction was stressed more than gathering great quantities of evidence or writing complete cases. Because over half of the students who participated had no previous exposure to debate, the rational for proceeding slowly and explaining clearly was appropriate and justified. The teachers emphasized the importance of viewing debate as a legitimate and worthwhile activity that would be benefit to them in other school-related context.