M. :Eksmo, 2000. - 14s. Debate is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking and expression skills. A greater result, however, is achieved by those who learn to find contradictions in topics, build defenses against attacks, seek and find support for them; but also listen carefully to counter-arguments, and reflect ("from their point of view") on answers. In other words, this result is achieved by students who think for themselves. coaches of teams on "Debates" to encourage students to note possible contradictions, criticize arguments, formulate their own position; on the other hand, to listen critically and respond to arguments of opponents.