Debate
Curriculum Guide: social studies, RME, citizenship, language, literacy, expressive arts
Teaching Levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4 (P4 – S4)
Citizenship Themes: political awareness, diversity, equality, global citizenship, human rights, media awareness, peace education
Date Published: 17/10/2012
Benchmarking for Scottish Curriculum
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Resource
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Level
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Outcome
code(s)
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Objective
of resource
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What
do pupils learn about SP?
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What
skills will be developed?
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Debate
Presiding Officer
Duties
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Any
Can be adapted to suit different levels; increasing depth & quality
of debate accordingly
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HWB
1-19a
3-19a
4-19a
0-09a
4-09a
0-12a
4-12a
Soc
1-17a
0-17a
LIT
0-02a
LIT
4-02a
0-10a
Soc
0-18a
1-18a
3-18a
Soc
4-18c
LIT
2-09a
4-09a
0-26a
2-25a
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Series of teacher notes and
pupil worksheets to extend knowledge of the Parliament and how it works, and
how people can be involved in it
Help Sheet for role of Presiding Officer in a debate
Help Sheet for duties within a debate
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How debates could be conducted
in the Scottish parliament
Understanding the decision making process in a democracy
How the Presiding Officer would facilitate a debate
Different duties in a debate within the Scottish Parliament
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Team work, organisation, leadership, developing presentation skills,
debating skills, informed decision making, appreciation of diverse views,
critical thinking
Political literacy & leadership
Request to speak
Card establishes social skills of listening, respect & taking turns necessary in lower levels
Presentation & delivery
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