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Debate For All (DFA) is Asia’s leading social venture focused on debate education, reaching over 60,000 individuals in over 8 countries through the creation of debate-oriented opportunities and platforms across the continent. The mission of DFA is to create a society in which everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic background, can access debate education and apply the core values of debate in pursuing their academic and professional endeavors.[1]
Founded by Juseung Yi[2] in May 2012 and officially incorporated in August 2013, Debate For All has significantly influenced debate education in South Korea. To further expand its impact, Debate For All Vietnam was established by Hyewon Rho[3] in Hanoi. This initiative aims to address educational inequality and narrow achievement gaps in Vietnam through debate.
DFA offers various debate programs for students, educators, and professionals. They also host competitions and events in partnership with government agencies, educational institutions, and private organizations.
History and Growth[edit]
2012-2013: Foundation and Early Development
- Launched English and Korean debate programs in public schools across the Seoul metropolitan area.
- Created specialized debate programs to help North Korean refugees integrate socially and academically.
- Provided support and consultation for the Osan City Debate Project.[4]
2014-2016: Recognition and Program Expansion
- Launched the Debate Coach Certification Program and introduced debate programs for students and teachers in Japan.
- Received the Korea Value Management Award for Education Brand.[5]
- Recognized as an Innovative Education Institution by LIFE Innovation Korea and POWER KOREA.[6]
- Established the Korea Debate League, furthering the reach and impact of debate education to community child centers.[7]
2017-2019: Innovative Programs and Partnerships
- Co-launched the Eduvators Xchange innovative education program to foster new teaching methods and ideas.
- Introduced specialized training programs in presentation, debate, and negotiation to enhance corporate communication and problem-solving skills.
- Partnered with universities to integrate debate education into higher education curricula, expanding its influence.
- Launched a facilitation program for organizational problem-solving through discussion and debate
2020-2021: Adaptation and International Expansion
- Launched the Online Debate School in response to the global pandemic, ensuring continued access to debate education.
- Co-developed a creativity and character education program[8]
- Provided support and consultation for the Hanam City Debate Project.[9]
- Expanded operations to Vietnam, establishing Debate For All Vietnam.[10]
2022-2023: Continued Growth and New Initiatives
- Hosted the National Social Integration Debate Competition in Korea and the Speak to Inspire Vietnam in collaboration with Netflix.
- Provided support and consultation for the Nowon District Debate Project.
- Provided support and consultation for the Gwangyang City Debate Project.[11]
- Developed metaverse-based debate programs with National Library for Children and Young Adults.
Educational Programs[edit]
Debate For All offers a wide range of educational programs designed to cater to various audiences, from youth to professionals:[12]
- University Workshops: Special lectures and workshops focused on enhancing effective communication skills.
- Teaching Methodology Workshops: Sessions designed to improve class facilitation and the creation of debate and discussion-based lessons.
- Negotiation and Discussion Courses: Programs dedicated to teaching debate, negotiation, and techniques for productive meetings.
- Humanities Book Club Discussions: Engaging discussions centered on humanities topics and various books.
- Youth Debate Camps: Camps aimed at developing debate skills in young students.
- Citizen Liberal Arts Lectures: Public lectures covering a range of topics to foster a culture of open dialogue and critical thinking.
- Model United Nations Workshops: Simulated UN meetings to raise awareness of global issues and public speaking skills.
- Presentation Clinics: Programs designed to improve presentation skills and provide in-depth topic analysis.
- Online Education: Courses available on English debate, Model United Nations, speech, and presentation.
- Metaverse-Based Youth Debate Program: Innovative debate programs utilizing metaverse technology to engage youth.
Methodology[edit]
DFA emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and perspective-taking through interactive workshops, hands-on practice, and real-time feedback from experienced educators.
Impact[edit]
Since its inception, DFA has engaged over 60,000 students and educators across eight countries. Its hands-on approach to debate education has significantly enhanced participants' problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, presentation capabilities, and overall confidence.[13]
Events and Competitions[edit]
Debate For All organizes and consults for various debate competitions, including:
- Osan City Schools Debating Championship (2013-2019)
- Busan City Youth English Debating Championship (2013-2015)
- Korea English Debate Championship (2014)
- Asia Development Bank Youth Debate at the World Water Forum (2015)
- World Scholar’s Cup Korea Round (2015-2016)
- Osan City National Debating Championship (2013-2022)[14]
- Korea Debate Open (2015-present)
- Korea Woman’s Debate Open (2015-present)
- Sangmyung University English Debating Championship (2016-2018)
- Korea Youth Debating Championship (2018-2020)
- Jeong Yak-yong Humanities Essay and Presentation Contest (2019-2020)[15]
- Pukyong National University Real Debate Championship (2020)
- The Korea Economic Daily Economy Presentation Contest (2020-2021)[16]
- Korean Peninsula Peace Online Debating Championship (2021)[17]
- Hankook Ilbo Social Integration Debating Championship (2021-2022)[18]
- Netflix Speak to Inspire, Vietnam (2022)[19]
- KAIST Library x KAI Book Debating Championship (2022)
- Vietnam Rookie Debate League (2023)
- Seoul National University AI Ethics Debating Championship for Graduate Students (2023)
- Kolon FnC Fashion Impact Challenge (2024)[20]
- Chung-Ang University Debating Championship (2022-2024)
- Kyung Hee University Campus Debating Championship (2023-2024)
- Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies Debate Masters (2024)[21]
References[edit]
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- ^ "'Koreans learning English incorrectly'". koreatimes. 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Hyewon Rho". ChangemakerXchange. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "토론식 수업문화 활성화 위해 '앞장'". www.kgnews.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ 유재훈 (2014-04-01). "<2014 대한민국 가치경영대상> 토론식 영어교육의 대중화…새 패러다임 제시". 헤럴드경제 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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- ^ "한국토론리그". debateforall.org (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "[Magazine SK] 같이 있어 가치롭다! 사회적 기업가들의 만남". sksecenter.kaist.ac.kr. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "하남시, 하반기 교원 연수 성료...토론교육 역량 '업'". 100세시대의 동반자 브릿지경제 (in Korean). 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "토론교육기업 디베이트포올, 베트남 진출". 한국경제 (in Korean). 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ 기자, 박우훈 (2023-11-01). "세상을 바꾸는 배움, 토론'…광양시, 초등학교 토론캠프 운영". 뉴스프리존 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "교육과정안내". debateforall.org (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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- ^ 기자, 이배윤 (2018-08-13). "오산시, 전국 학생 토론대회 성공적 마무리". 이뉴스투데이 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ 강근주 (2019-10-17). "남양주시 "정약용 인문학콘서트 1천만원 시상"". 파이낸셜뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "경제/경영 영어 프레젠테이션 대회 , 7월 30일부터 온라인 예선 접수 시작". 한국경제 (in Korean). 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ 이데일리 (2020-06-01). "서울시, 아프리카TV서 '한반도 평화 공감' 주제 토론대회". 이데일리 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ ""갈등해소·사회통합 밑거름"... '한국일보 사회통합 토론대회' 대장정 마무리". 한국일보 (in Korean). 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "'Speak to inspire, Vietnam' announces tournament champions".
- ^ "코오롱FnC, ESG패션 토너먼트 '패션 임팩트 챌린지' 성료". 미디어펜 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "디베이트 마스터즈 1 페이지 | 한국고등교육재단 공식 웹사이트". www.kfas.or.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-03.