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Agree to Disagree: Discussion & Debate for Teens Who Love Expressing Their Ideas

Completed by 13 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Class
This ongoing discussion and debate class provides a guided, moderated space for teens who love to think about, discuss & debate tough questions and statements while developing their abilities to present, defend, argue, and persuade others
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(53 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
5-10 learners per class
25 min

What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Assignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 per week

Class Experience

This class is meant to provide teen learners with a friendly, respectful environment in which to explore and discuss their ideas and opinions on difficult questions and claims with a group of peers and the instructor.  The teacher's role is to pose questions and claims, initiate discussion, play 'devil's advocate' to increase engagement and thought levels, and maintain focus on the topic at hand. Learners will be given a question or claim to consider before each class so that they have time to structure and develop their thinking. Everyone, regardless of experience with debate and discussion, will be able to fully engage with and enjoy the class.  This class is intended to be stress-free yet thought-provoking and engaging as we share and debate ideas with friends.

Learning Goals

As the class progresses learners can expect to:
-Develop and strengthen their ability to present, discuss, and argue their opinion with peers
-Increase their ability to listen carefully and critically to others
-Develop the patience, willingness, and respect to allow others to speak before responding
-Build their capacity to research and understand a claim, statement, or question in order to provide intelligent, thoughtful responses
-Formulate their thoughts and ideas into cohesive arguments which attempt to persuade others
-Develop increased levels of understanding, empathy, compassion, and self-control by continually engaging with various viewpoints and perspectives

Other Details

Supply List
Pencils or pens
Notebook
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Questions and statements used as the foundation for each week's class will be taken from a wide variety of sources including news media, books, lists, philosophy, and from teacher-created prompts

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2022
5.0
53reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have taught English Language Arts and ESL at the middle and high school levels for nearly 15 years. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature and an MA in ESL with a focus on theoretical and applied linguistics.  Prior to my full-time work with students online I have served as an instructional coach, reading interventionist, building administrator and Secondary English Specialist for a large school district. I hold an active teaching license as well as a principal's license. My areas of expertise are English Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking), American and Historical Literature, Social and Emotional Learning,  Philosophy, Essay and Fiction Writing and Self-Improvement. 

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