The debates can be counterproductive to learning because you give your opinions into it. You have all the answers of your opponent. Moreover, it helps you in giving answers and also it built up your confidence. Therefore, I do believe that it is counterproductive to learning.
Debates can become counterproductive to learning because it makes you organize your thoughts in a way that makes you think analytical and logically. Enhancing your higher-order and critical thinking skills is an excellent thing to do, but it can also cause you to lose your creative side of thinking, and it can stop you from seeing the big picture.
