What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Combat, or fictional fighting, is a big part of the Dungeons and Dragons game. Unfortunately, the game and the system has a few complicated rules that can be overwhelming for any new player to the game. I aim to teach the key terms and phrases related to the rules of the combat part of the game first before having students use either the characters they made in my other D&D class, Building Your Own Dungeons and Dragons Character, or provide them with a character to use in a practice combat scenario to walk them through the practical side to the game. The hope is to be able to break down the rules to a simpler level and have the students apply what they've learned right away in class in order to clarify anything in the moment. I believe this class in particular is beneficial to all students as it will help them be able to problem-solve themselves out of a situation, allow them to use information recently learned right away, as well as being able to make a split-second decision to help either save their characters or themselves, though the combat chosen for this class will not have anything that drastic in it. There is no need for any previous knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons or the game itself as the class will be taught for all levels of understanding and experiences. The only recommendation I have is to attend my Character making class to have a character ready and some basics of the game taught beforehand, but this is not required either as characters can be provided for the class and learning purposes as well.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and understand more of how the combat part of a Dungeons and Dragons game works.
Students will also be able to apply the rules and knowledge learned through a practice combat scenario used as a teaching moment.
Students through this practical application of knowledge of the game, will also be able to build better problem-solving skills, on-the-spot decision making skills, as well as having a clearer understanding of the information given in the class through actual use of the information.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is a sense of violence in this game as students will be using characters to cause harm to fictional enemies, but there will be no direct visuals or exposure to actual violence at all during the class.
Supply List
A detailed powerpoint and the pdf of The Players Handbook will be provided for reference in the class. Students will also have access to created characters for the practiced combat part of the class in the classroom.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Rules and information will be based from The Players' Handbook that has been published by Wizards of the Coast for everyone and anyone to use to get involved with Dungeons and Dragons. This book is not required in the class as screenshots will be shared in a PowerPoint as well as a pdf being provided of the book in the classroom.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Violet Wallace and I teach a variety of subjects and topics from debate and persuasion to character building, and even Dungeons and Dragons! When it comes to my teaching career, I have taught full time for 3 years now; one year in Canada in Adult Education teaching English Language Arts and Computer Studies and two years in the UK covering subjects from English Language Arts, Religious Studies, Photography, French, Spanish, and a bit of Biology! I believe that teachers need to be passionate about what they teach, caring and understanding to their students, and to be the best mentors/support systems they can be for their students. Progress is important and if we are having fun while being challenged along the way, a lot of growth will happen naturally in the classroom. I also have a pet cat named Wasabi who may make the occasional appearance in class!
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class