by thequillguy | Nov 10, 2018 | Debating and WSC, For Students
Working internationally has given me opportunities that just didn’t exist for me back where I was born. One is the chance to debate. I remember doing a few debates in Sixth Form classes, but they never really went anywhere. I also remember turning up to a few...
by thequillguy | Jun 3, 2018 | Debating and WSC, For Living, For School
To create further opportunities for our students to think and debate in our context, I have tasked my debate club to look at digital debating. Some great colleagues elsewhere are taking me up on the challenge. Skype and suchlike have ongoing issues of connectivity and...
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...
