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Introduction to Debate Summer Camp for Elementary Students
Broome County Debate Alliance
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(2,041)
In this five day course, each week students will learn about the basics of debate, increase their critical thinking and listening skills, and give them the opportunity to participate in a mini-tournament at the end of class.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Over the course of five days students will learn the basics of argumentation, some advanced debate techniques, and participate in a mini-tournament. This class includes our Impact Analysis and Audience Persuasion classes from our Learn to Debate series and no prior debate experience is required to participate. Each week will include both a short lecture followed by an activity to help students learn the skill being taught during the lecture portion of class. Students will learn how to form...
Students will learn how to work in teams, better their research, public speaking, debate, listening, and note taking skills.
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.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed on whether or not they won their debate rounds based upon how well they argued their side and answered their opponents.Grades Offered
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.
Talking with parents and doing some limited research for the mini-tournament is suggested, but not required.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(2,041)
The Broome County Debate Alliance (BCDA) was founded by Joe Schatz. He is the Director of Debate at Binghamton University, holds a PhD in English, and has two kids, ages 12 and 13. His debate program has consistently been ranked in the top ten in...
Group Class
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
4-6 learners per class
