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Debating SA is South Australia’s largest debating organisation that leads the way in conducting debating activities for schools and the wider community within South Australia, primarily in the form of a Schools’ Competition.
The organisation provides coaching and adjudicators for school and corporate debates, as well as professional development for teachers and the wider community.
Innovative and school-friendly, the association promotes debating as an activity that is accessible to all students.
Debating SA is delighted to receive the patronage of His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia.
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Learning to debate, at any age, is vitally important as we seek to learn, understand, form our own opinions and beliefs about the world around us, and defend those beliefs or positions. Debating SA believes you are never too old to learn how to debate, but that debating should be taught in the classroom. To learn more about the benefits of debating, in the classroom, read the article below. #debate #debatingsa #welovedebatingsa
10 Benefits of Debating in Classrooms: Importance of Debate in Education
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Discover the benefits of debating and how important debate is in education. See how this classical education skill can increase your critical thinking.
Have you ever thought about the health benefits that debating can provide? We hadn't, until now! A study conducted by the University of Michigan, and presented at the 118th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, shows that a little arguing if done for the right reasons is good for you! So sign up today, and let's start debating!! #debate #debatingsa #welovedebatingsa
www.livescience.com/6858-arguments-good-health-study-suggests.html
Arguments Are Good for Your Health, Study Suggests
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Expressing anger, rather than holding it all in, helps a person release tension and stress in a gradual way.Matilda Cotton
Debating SA has come a long way in 30 years! From paperwork to computers, Debating SA continues to invest in our training and development materials. Our interactive website allows you to see your team's rankings throughout the season, link up with our Facebook page, see the topics for the upcoming season, and learn about our training and development sessions for coaches and students! Jump on the website today! #debate #debatingsa #welovedebatingsa