Empowerment through Advocacy: A Model for increasing Latina/o Involvement in High School Policy Debate

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Abstract

Participation in debate offers tremendous benefits to its participants. While efforts to improve diversity among participants in debate have been ongoing there remains a gap in the preparation of debaters from Latina/o communities. In this essay we provide insight into the experience of setting up a debate workshop at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The essay discusses challenges in setting up a debate workshop series and the pedagogical strategies used to make the workshop successful.

Authors

• Christopher Salinas, Southern Methodist University

• Richard Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso