{{Idebate Rwanda hosted Saturday the second debate competition. The day was marked by debates about different motions under the theme {‘Rwanda should reform the education system to tackle modern challenges}.’}}
The judges were overwhelmed by the incredible amount of research and preparation displayed by students in their well thought out arguments.
After a long day of debates, the semi finalist teams included Green Hills Academy, Gashora Girls Academy, Agahozo Shalom and Another Gashora Girls Academy teams.
The four teams offered some of the best debates of the day;Some of which turned from policy debate to philosophical debate when Green hills introduced the idea of critical pedagogy—where one first understands what education is in order to figure out what is wrong with today’s education.
Gashora Girls pointed out that that was an unrealistic way of solving a problem.
The final debate was between two Gashora teams and the team that won was opposing the motion while defending the status quo.
They argued that the current situation that put emphasis on ICT will help Rwanda tackle modern challenges better.
The best speaker was Irebe cassy from Green Hills Academy who never stopped to amaze every judge that was fortunate to judge her team.
While it is sometimes exhausting for both the Idebate team and the students, this Saturday was one of the most productive days.
Seeing how students have improved on both public speaking skills and argument skills is a source of pure happiness for Idebate and a source of self confidence boost for the students.
Students were happy with the opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time.
Diane Mutako, a student from the team that won the debate said,” I am grateful to Idebate that has given me the opportunity to become a great public speaker and allowed me to have so much fun while learning.”
Idebate Rwanda would like to thank IFAK secondary school for tirelessly helping us by providing the venue; the judges that not only help us judge but also give the kind of feedback that teaches our students what to improve.
emma@igihe.rw
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