Debating is an extracurricular activity about arguing in a civilized and systematic manner, which has for years attracted school and university students alike. The opportunity to join into purposeful and structured discussions is one that students cherish.
The experience of debating can in itself be empowering in helping students find and develop their voices, while there are also tangible academic skills that are uniquely developed, primarily in English. Students participate in the practice of structured argumentation on a wide range of social, cultural and political topics, from a viewpoint randomly assigned to them.
Besides its pure form, many debating methods and exercises are also used to benefit the learning of students across different classes.
Most of DDA’s activities cater to the WSDC format for debate which is the most widespread format amongst high school students.