The document evaluates two groups of students on their debate skills based on six criteria: respecting debate structure and etiquette, effective non-verbal communication, supporting arguments with evidence, clear questioning and answering, developing coherent arguments, and demonstrating team coherence and conviction. Each group is scored from 1 to 5 on each criterion, with the total scores added up at the end.
The document evaluates two groups of students on their debate skills based on six criteria: respecting debate structure and etiquette, effective non-verbal communication, supporting arguments with evidence, clear questioning and answering, developing coherent arguments, and demonstrating team coherence and conviction. Each group is scored from 1 to 5 on each criterion, with the total scores added up at the end.
The document evaluates two groups of students on their debate skills based on six criteria: respecting debate structure and etiquette, effective non-verbal communication, supporting arguments with evidence, clear questioning and answering, developing coherent arguments, and demonstrating team coherence and conviction. Each group is scored from 1 to 5 on each criterion, with the total scores added up at the end.
Aspects to Evaluate Group 1 (Score: 1-5) Group 2 (Score: 1-5)
Students respect the order of
participation, the assigned topic and other indications of the moderator.
Students respect the participants in
the debate, avoid disqualifying the others and avoid using language and gestures that attack, humiliate or offend the others.
Adequate handling of non-verbal
language, strong and clear tone of the voice, eye contact with other participants and gestures that generate attention to the debate.
Students support their ideas and
arguments with evidence from various sources.
Students offer clear, concise and
organized questions and answers.
The argumentation shows a
coherent development when presented.
Students make a good counter
argumentation, identifying the weaknesses of their opponents regarding the justification of their arguments and the scope of the possible consequences.
Students have group coherence and
cohesion, act as a team and maintain the same line of thought.
The students' argumentation seems
to be forceful and their attitude reveals conviction and confidence.