Intro to Debate - Impact Analysis
In this course, students will further their knowledge from the intro to debate course in order to better learn how to compare impacts and advance their argumentative techniques.
Broome County Debate Alliance
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(2,092)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will be given a short lecture on how to compare impacts and assess the importance of arguments. After answering any questions students might have, they will be do a debate activity where they can implement the skills that they learned during the lecture. During the activity students will be given the opportunity to provide feedback to each other and will be given a decision by the instructor on who won, as well as tips on how to improve. After the first round of the activity is complete, we will have a second round so students can immediately build upon the feedback they received. In the second round, students who won the first round will against other students who won, while students who lost the first round will debate against other students who lost. If time allows, after the second round is complete, the top two students will compete in a final round to determine the session champion. This class is designed to build upon the lessons taught in my "Intro to Debate" course, but students can feel free to register for this course without having any prior debate experience or having taken my other class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to compare the importance between arguments and opinions in order to do impact analysis. They will become better speakers and critical thinkers while learning to listen to their peers and formulate responses. In terms of winning or losing competitive debate rounds, knowing how to weigh impacts is one of the most important indicators. In life, learning how to compare consequences is essential to good decision making. This course will help your child develop both these skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The topics used are ones acceptable for elementary and middle school students. We will not be debating any issues that would be considered off limit at a public school. If there any topics that might be triggering or of particular concern to parents they can feel free to contact the instructor and ask any given topic not be used. No topic will be used that a parent voices an objection to.
Supply List
Students should come with paper and something to write with. Taking notes on a computer is also entirely fine. A timer is suggested, but not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.7
2092reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
The BCDA's founder has been run a competitive college debate team for twenty years. He has also run elementary and middle school debate workshops for the past four years both in the US and internationally. We have now taught well over a thousand kids from countries around the world digitally through this platform with great reviews. If for whatever reason you feel the class didn't live up to what you were looking for, please contact us for a refund. We are offering these courses as a way for students to get the benefits of debate and peer-directed education while schools are shutdown. Debate is not necessarily for everyone, but we are confident that if your kid is excited about it they will enjoy this class, and don't want you paying if that's not the case.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
80 min
Completed by 373 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
