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Weekly Debate Club (Older Learners)
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,465)
Join us in weekly group debates for older students, teaching public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork!
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This Debate Club meets weekly for group debates on topics chosen by the students. We vote on topics during class, so there's nothing to prepare ahead of time. Students will practice debate individually, in pairs, and on teams. We'll use "breakout rooms" in our live Zoom meetings so teams can research and prepare their arguments. The teacher will moderate the debate practice to ensure everyone gets speaking time and that the debates are organized and respectful. Students will help select...
I teach a Weekly Debate Club on Outschool and have received requests to make a version for older students. My business degree includes courses on public speaking and I've served on international business case competition teams, which have a similar format to a debate. It's crucial in today's world, filled with misinformation and arguments on social media, that young people know how to logically express themselves and engage with others.
If you or your student doesn't want to engage with a certain question for any particular reason, just let me know and I'll happily provide alternatives
Joined April, 2018
4.8
1465reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
About me: _______________________ I'm from Falls Church, VA and currently live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I hold a BS in Marketing and Business Management from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and an MA in Higher & Professional...
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Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 206 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-7 learners per class
