Social Studies
"Don't Raise Your Voice, Improve Your Argument." How to Debate in Today's World
In this course, students will learn how to think critically about issues, how to find reliable sources, and will be able to practice their debate skills with other learners.
Kamron Robertson, MA, MAT
93 total reviews for this teacher
6 reviews for this class
Completed by 32 learners
There are no upcoming classes.
10-15
year old learners
4-10
learners per class
$120
Charged upfront
$12 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 10 weeks
40 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
This course will cover debate etiquette and the structure of debates, how students can find reliable sources, how to compose an argument, and students will practice their skills in multiple debates. Students will be able to propose and vote on topics they find interesting and relevant. Students will also be provided with specific feedback to improve their debate skills. Parents/Guardians will be provided with weekly updates on how their learner is progressing as well as with areas of...
Students will improve their critical thinking skills and learn the process behind composing an argument and providing evidence to support their argument. They will practice how to respectfully disagree with others and how to develop their opinions based on facts. Students will learn why some sources are unreliable and how to find appropriate, and reliable sources.
I have been a public school teacher for 7 years and have always taught these skills to my students. We have debates frequently in my classroom and this is a proven method that I have used over and over to teach critical thinking, research skills, and respect for others.
Some homework is required as students are going to need to conduct research on debate topics outside of class each week so that they are ready for the debate. Adequate time will be given between classes to allow for them to conduct this research.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
40 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
Teacher
Kamron Robertson, MA, MATI hope my love of teaching sparks a love of learning for my students.
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Lives in the
United States93 total reviews
86 completed classes
About Me
Hello, I am so excited to be a part of Outschool! I have taught in the public school system for 9 years and have also worked as a tutor where I helped students with reading comprehension, study skills, essay development, ACT and SAT prep. I have...
