THE RAFT DEBATE: GETTING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT AGING
2024

The Raft Debate: Engaging Students in Critical Thinking About Aging

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Author Information

Author(s): Fiscella Andrew

Primary Institution: University of South Florida

Hypothesis

Can a debate format enhance critical thinking about biological aging in undergraduate students?

Conclusion

The study suggests that using a debate format can help students better understand biological aging.

Supporting Evidence

  • The debate format encourages students to think critically about aging.
  • Students gain a deeper understanding of biological aging through collaboration and competition.

Takeaway

This study shows that having students debate about aging topics can help them think more deeply about the subject.

Methodology

Students participated in a debate format where they argued different sides of aging topics.

Participant Demographics

Undergraduate students in a Physical Changes & Aging course.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3116

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