An organised and moderated (directed) discussion of a group of people who exchange arguments on a selected topic. It can follow a specific scenario. 

Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended

  • Identification stage
  • Assessment stage

Scope of the learning outcomes that may be confirmed using the method

  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Social competences

Required resources:

  • Moderator
  • Audience or observers
  • Assessor (or assessors)
  • Appropriate preparation of the debate
  • Large room
  • Flipchart, board, multimedia projector
  • Microphones and sound equipment
  • Camera, voice recorder

Possibility of combining the structured debate with other methods:

  • Analysis of evidence and statements
  • Observation in real-life conditions
  • Observation in simulated conditions

How to compare the validation methods?

Select the methods you want to compare from the list displayed at the left side, and then click Go to the comparison button. To remove a method from the comparison, click the icon
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