by thequillguy | Sep 23, 2017 | Debating and WSC, Speaking for Living, Speaking for School
My school’s debate club moves from strength to strength. We have won several local and regional competitions (including the British Schools Middle East, and equivalent World Scholar’s Cup debating), and offer opportunities to people of all abilities. Our...
by thequillguy | Sep 24, 2016 | Debating and WSC, For Teachers
Click below to download devils-advocate-debate conventional-speed-debate In terms of debating as a form activity, there are two conditions to consider: a) How much preparation time? b) How much expected participation? The Speed Debate is more substantial, and put less...
by thequillguy | Apr 1, 2016 | Debating and WSC, For Students, For Teachers
I though it would be useful to show the planning stages of a WSC lecture for both students and teachers. I followed these principles: a) I brainstormed (via a PowerPoint) the key ideas that I wanted to cover (generally formalism and defamilarisation as it relates to...
by thequillguy | Mar 5, 2016 | Debating and WSC, For Students, For Teachers
The very best schools foster confidence through public speaking: the skills of following an argument, articulating ideas clearly, and thinking under pressure are essential life skills. Speaking and listening was ‘dropped’ in the UK curriculum because,...
