All programs include 8 class sessions 1x/week for 60 minutes with supplemental debate activities. The program concludes with an interscholastic debate tournament to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates.
Sessions consist of one 50-60-minute class per week from the last week of September to the first week of December. The program concludes with a 2 hour session to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates.
Sessions consist of one 60-minute class per week for eight weeks, with independent learning outside of class. The program concludes with a 2 hour session to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates.
Our unique instructional model maximizes remote learning tools. Every program utilizes both synchronous (together) learning and asynchronous (independent) learning. Students watch short videos (5-10 minutes) between classes and complete practice application based assignments, which they submit through our Learning Management System and receive feedback.
Moving the “lectures” to independent time allows students to watch the videos when it fits into their schedule, while allowing the “in person” time to focus on demonstration, practice, and group learning. Each 60-minute class will review the material from that week’s videos, provide students an opportunity to discuss in small groups, and engage students in a debate skill-building activity.
“This program has my daughter excited to have critical, thoughtful discussions and is so important to helping students understand the value in hearing both sides and supporting your argument with reasoning.”
“Thank you for giving him this outlet to improve his debate skills. And as a parent, I'm happy for him to have someone else to debate once a week other than me.”
He's usually pretty quiet in class and doesn't contribute as much as he could. It sounds like he's been speaking up and contributing during Debate. I think this program is helping him feel more comfortable speaking in front of others
My son has been in debate the previous two years and this year he seems to spark to it more. Perhaps it's the ... style, but from what I hear from him it's all about the teacher!
Thanks for a great experience so far! He is excited to log on each week; this Zoom is a pandemic positive.
She is enjoying the class so much. She loves debating, listening to her peers debate, and learning how to build arguments and articulate her thoughts.
“My daughter takes a long time to formulate and express her thoughts. Debate is helping her to build confidence in speaking. She said it definitely helped her improve her performance on a couple of oral exams this semester.
