The knowledge contest has a strong guiding effect on the popularization of scientific and cultural knowledge, and has a unique attraction and appeal because of its vivid form, flexible method and direct effect. These functions are precisely determined by the rich and colorful organizational forms and corresponding characteristics of the knowledge competition.
1) According to the form of competition, it can be divided into pen paper competition and separate competition.
The written paper competition, also known as the written test, is a knowledge competition in the form of written answers to the test paper. The written test is less restrictive and has a larger volume of questions, and is generally used as a precursor to the open competition, mainly used to determine the contestants. Of course, for grass-roots units where the residential area of subordinate detachments is too scattered, knowledge contests can also be held directly in the form of written examinations. The open competition, also known as the interview, is a knowledge competition conducted in the form of on-the-spot questions, on-the-spot answers, on-the-spot scoring and face-to-face competition among contestants. It is characterized by a variety of forms, rich content and flexible methods, which can disseminate a large amount of knowledge in a relatively short period of time. The image of the open competition is intuitive and vivid, the atmosphere is tense and intense, lively and excited, the appeal is strong, the range of educated personnel is wide, and the educational effect is good, which is the main form of knowledge competition.
2) According to the content of the competition, it can be divided into thematic knowledge competition and comprehensive knowledge competition.
Thematic knowledge competitions refer to knowledge competitions with a specific knowledge as the theme. Such as the party history knowledge competition, our army's first-class equipment knowledge competition, military legal knowledge competition, and so on. It is characterized by a clear theme and concentrated content, which is conducive to digestion and understanding, and is an effective way to cooperate with special education and scientific and cultural learning. Comprehensive knowledge contest refers to a knowledge contest with a combination of knowledge of a number of items, such as the "love the ship, love the island, and love the ocean" knowledge contest, which integrates national defense and military knowledge, marine knowledge, and geographical knowledge, covers a wide range of topics, has rich and colorful contents, and is more ideological, knowledgeable, and interesting, and has a good role and influence in strengthening the national defense awareness of officers and men, improving the quality of military and political affairs, broadening their horizons, and broadening their knowledge.
3) According to the organization method of the competition, there are mainly the following common forms:
1. The presiding knowledge competition, that is, the organization of the knowledge competition is mainly carried out through the overall control and regulation of the competition site by one or several people, which is the most common basic form of knowledge competition. Its main feature is to facilitate the centralized control and unified coordination of the whole competition and its various aspects and links. However, at the same time, it also puts forward high requirements for the comprehensive ability and quality of the host, including language expression ability, analysis and judgment ability, control and regulation ability, witty reflection ability, morality, cultivation, demeanor and posture.
2. Confrontational knowledge competition, that is, a knowledge competition with the main characteristics of mutual questions and answers between the parties to the competition. It is characterized by being able to fully mobilize the enthusiasm, initiative and creativity of the contestants, guide the contestants to consciously think about research problems, correctly propose and solve problems, self-reinforce the knowledge they have learned, and stimulate the enterprising spirit in the mutual question and answer, and exercise and improve their verbal expression ability and witty response ability. At the same time, because the problem is between the participants, it increases the tense, enthusiastic and competitive atmosphere, and it is also easier to arouse the eager attention and strong interest of the audience, and enhance the effect of education and activities. Two issues should be paid attention to when using the competition type: one is to strictly review the test questions and answers designed and compiled by each participant to prevent deviations and strange questions;Second, it is necessary to strengthen the rules and discipline of the competition and the authority of the "arbitrator" to ensure the smooth progress of the competition in a fair and harmonious competitive atmosphere.
3. The audience questioning knowledge contest refers to the competition method in which the audience points out doubts as the main feature. It is characterized by the direct participation of the audience in the competition, so that the organizers, the participants, and the spectators form an organic whole of the competition, which can not only fully arouse the enthusiasm of all officers and men for participating in the competition and the sense of responsibility of the masters, but also greatly stimulate their initiative and creative spirit in learning knowledge and developing talents, and help improve the overall effect of education and the quality of the competition. Of course, it is not possible for the spectators to be directly involved in the competition without careful organization. To this end, the following problems must be solved: first, the audience must be the person who answers the question to the competitor;Second, the test questions must be reviewed and approved in advanceThird, it is necessary to ensure that the number of questions and answers between the two sides of the competition is relatively equalFourth, the presiding officer or arbitrator must especially strengthen the control and coordination of the two sides of the question and answer, as well as the order and atmosphere of the entire venue.
4) According to the number of participants, it can also be divided into single competition, double competition and group rest competition;According to the competition system, it can be divided into the pre-final system, the group competition system and the knockout system.
In practice, the above-mentioned organizational forms can be organically combined to form a comprehensive organizational form, so that the knowledge contest can be more colorful, lively, and give full play to its role and influence.