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Public Speaking & Debate - Intro Level (ESL Friendly)

Completed by 1479 learners
Ages 7-11
Live Group Class
Build confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills in this top-rated debate class taught by champion debaters! Learners will practice public speaking and critical thinking in every class while building their self-confidence!
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(1,434 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞?  Yet it's a necessary skill in nearly every profession and a crucial part of life. 

👉 In this class, learners will conquer that fear by mastering their public speaking and debate skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Most importantly, their self-confidence will soar!  💥. 

👉 This engaging small-group class was specifically created for young learners that would like to learn debate / argumentation in a fun and casual environment.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒!

🗣 We start the class by explaining the resolution. Then, learners will share their opening statements of why they agree or disagree with the resolution.

👂Then, we guide the learners through a rebuttal round, where they learn how to listen and respond to the other side in a logical and respectful way. 

📣 This class will include easy and light-hearted debate topics (are dogs better than cats, etc) that do not require any preparation.  Topics are posted in advance and learners are encouraged to think about the topic ahead of the class, and even potentially have some facts to back up their side. This is not required.

We debate a different resolution each week so learners are given consistent opportunities to practice public speaking, critical thinking, listening, and debate in every class.

📣 Too easy for your child? 👇
• We also offer a Beginner Debate class that focuses on more complex debate topics (should we ban bottled water, is social media good for kids, etc). 
•  https://outschool.com/classes/public-speaking-and-debate-club-beginners-hbOxf41F#usfWkMy7s8

This class is backed by Outschool's 100% Happiness Guarantee!

Learning Goals

Use critical thinking skills to formulate an opinion
Gain the self-confidence to present and defend their opinion

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
None
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hilary Garcia, BA Elem. Ed, ESL Certified
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Alberta
Ken Tieu
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Garrett Young BA in Theater, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English from Drury University
Cassy Cochrun - BA, Professional Writing & Design
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Purdue University
Ben Carson
Bachelor's Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
Anna Dodds
Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky Universityh
Bill Thompson BA Speech Communication
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree in History from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree from University of Edinburgh
Tia Speece
Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University
Elizabeth Green, BA, Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Virginia
Arya Royal
Associate's Degree in Education from Eastern Wyoming College
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
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