$22
weekly
Speech and Debate Club: Current Events from the U.S. and Around the World
Completed by 282 learners
Ages 12-16
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(784 reviews)
Popular
Live video meetings
1x per week
4-16 learners per class
90 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Each week learners will be required to prepare with research and argumentation preparation.Assessment
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Grading
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Each week the class will have a new topic to research and come prepared to debate. The topics will be current events within the U.S. and around the world. As well as researching these important events, learners will spend each week practicing the avoidance of logical fallacies, the response should they be confronted with logical fallacies, the art of sculpting important questions for their opponents in order to elicit the answers they need, the presentation of materials including enunciation, speed and intonation, and the ability to remain respectful and to debate hot topics with integrity.
Learning Goals
Learners will gain practice in argumentation and presentation, in the use of language and words to craft important ideas and the practice of reading and researching the important events of the world helping them to be informed world citizens who can discuss and debate with confidence and kindness.Other Details
Parental Guidance
While events around the world will be fair game, some of the most personal and private topics (such as the topics of abortion or religion) will be avoided. If a current event chosen is of a personal nature to a participant and they would prefer to not debate it, I am happy to change the topic if necessary.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a world citizen. I teach debate and I am a human rights lawyer who spent many years in United Nations Courtrooms arguing out global events. I think it is essential to have young people who can critically think, who can research and understand good sourcing of information and who can learn to articulate their ideas and positions while still remaining respectful and kind. Reviews
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