Teaching Debate to PhD Students | Anila Ruth Scott-Monkhouse

Podcast: TESOL Pop · TESOL Pop

Opublikowano: 2025-10-07

University lecturer Anila Ruth Scott-Monkhouse joins Laura to share how she’s using academic debate to help STEM PhD students become more confident communicators. In this episode, Anila shares how debate boosts her students’ teamwork, critical thinking, and language skills. You’ll also hear how she integrates controversial topics, intercultural collaboration, and real-world research into her EAP classes. Watch with closed captions. TALKING POINTS Why Debate? The benefits of debate for science students — from thinking on your feet to tackling tough questions at conferences.Debating the Unexpected: How students explore both sid...