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Michael Hepburn
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How debate can help your students see their blind spots
Debating expert Michael Hepburn explains how a discussion about masculinity showed just how powerful debating can be to get students to challenge their thinking
General
2 February 2025
How debate can help your students see their blind spots
Transition: How to run a debating event for future students
Bringing students from feeder schools together to debate big issues can be a brilliant way of creating links, says Michael Hepburn
Secondary
16 June 2024
Transition: How to run a debating event for future students
Is ‘token oracy’ damaging your pupils’ confidence?
A small amount of public speaking can be more harmful than none, argues Michael Hepburn, because it can lead to a fear of presentations and debate
General
19 October 2023
Token oracy