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,...
