I listen to motivational speaking on a regular basis. I believe that if I am motivated that energy will transfer to the students.
If I engage the students on an individual basis, then perhaps they will be engaged in me as an educator, and we can function as a group with mutual goals.
Debate supports collaboration as often demonstrated in team research. As students prepare for individual speaking events they are often working alone.
Fostering a happy and fun environment.
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I like Kounin's research on classroom management strategies. When attempting to be more responsive to problematic situations I believe Love and Logic and Natural Consequences work well in the Debate classroom. If students do not practice, they will not perform well in competition. I can be supportive and compassionate along with reminding students of the importance of working in order to succeed.
Students working collaboratively on research for policy cases.
Three students giving impromptu speeches to the wall. "Speaking to a wall," something only a debater would understand.
Individuals become a team.