Critical and Creative Thinking
The Way Ahead
Presentations of meetings
“Should social media like Facebook or Twitter have a right to regulate the content published by their users?”
On the 11th of March, 2021, our students made online presentations on a national issue and also had a debate on an international problem. The topic was “Should social media like Facebook or Twitter have a right to regulate the content published by their users?” Why yes/Why not?
On the 11th of March, 2021, our students made online presentations on a national issue and also had a debate on an international problem. The topic was “Should social media like Facebook or Twitter have a right to regulate the content published by their users?” Why yes/Why not?
26th May, SECOND ONLINE DEBATE
HATE and HATEFUL SPEECH
Activity ONE
3 international mixed groups (in breakout rooms) discussing the following questions (15-20 mins):
1) What do you imagine under the term hate speech?
2) Where do you think hate and hateful speeches come from?
3) Do you have any personal experience with hateful behaviour/hate speech?
4) What can be done about it?
Activity TWO
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Debating contest (2 teams and one team of judges, 40 mins):
Hateful speech is a part of freedom of speech, it should not be considered a criminal offence.
YES, we agree with the statement – Team 1
NO, we disagree with the statement – Team 2
1) 10 minute final preparation for argument presentation (roles distribution: speakers, note keepers)
2) Presentation of arguments Team 1 and Team 2
3) Responses of both teams to each other´s arguments
4) Judges: additional questions, response requests
5) Judges: short meeting and verdict
Team of judges decide on the winning team based on how well the teams argued for their case.
