I would work on critical thinking and on the ss' abilities to spot and frame problems. One of the hardest obstacles to being flexible and capable of innovating (one's life, a system or a community) is being blocked by hidden assumptions and schemes. In order to change, such obstacles must be removed. To be removed, they have to be identified.
Debate could be very effective as a way to learn to challenge schemes.
Debate could be very effective as a way to learn to challenge schemes.