Give me reasons why debate can be bad in an educational setting?

Question

Give me reasons why debate can be bad in an educational setting?

Answer 1

There is absolutely no reason why debate is bad in an educational setting. Debate allows for open discussion and learning, especially structured debate.

Answer 2

It depends on how it is run and what the debate is about.  Students can get out of hand and even start major fights if you don't have rules, time restrictions, and make sure students have a good background knowledge of the subject matter they are debating about.  If these requirements are not met, then the debate can just become a shouting match without reason.  If debates become specifically emotional, then little is learned.

It all depends on the subject, students, and especially the teacher's organization of the debate.