Let's Argue: Marvel Debate Camp
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This class will challenge learners to consider arguments they may have never considered. Being able to debate both sides of an argument greatly enhances critical thinking skills. Class 1: Students will introduce themselves to each other. They will state their names, favorite Marvel characters, and one strong opinion they have on the Marvel universe. Then, I will introduce the course and explain how the debates will work, and I will provide the list of prompts for students to prepare/brush...
Students will enhance their critical thinking skills by having to debate stances with which they do not agree.
While I was earning my degree, I was required to write essays that argued for an opposing viewpoint than my own. This enhanced my critical thinking skills. I can see why others can come to a certain conclusion, and if I'm debating with them, I can acknowledge and refute it. It's a useful skill for academic achievement and for life in general. My major in college included focuses on film analysis and popular culture analysis, which is what I like to focus on in my Outschool classes. Watching and working with films has always been preferable/easier for me as a learner and as an educator because it is easier to focus on/process while still serving as an academic text to analyze. When I started teaching on Outschool, I wanted to appeal to learners with a similar learning style to my own.
Homework Offered
Brush up on content and consider arguments.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed solely on participation.Grades Offered
MCU content is PG-13
Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+
As human beings, we are always consuming popular culture. Streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu have taken over our televisions with entertaining original series. As an Outschool teacher and avid binge-watcher, I create courses using...
Group Class
$28
weekly or $56 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
35 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
4-10 learners per class