Debate Club

Charles Sandeman-Allen

Ages
12 - 18
Location
Next date
No upcoming dates
Tickets
£7.50

A summary

We will discuss hot topics that are of interest to the group and learn how to research arguments for both sides.
Each team will have a week to prepare their argument and we will regroup to have a formal debate.
We will learn about debate etiquette and prepare to challenge local teams in due course.
Sometimes we will swop sides and learn killer skills of arguing from the opposite perspective.

Tickets

Standard

£7.50
Children 12 - 18

About your mentor

Charles Sandeman-Allen

I am the History Man.

Charles Sandeman-Allen

I am a retired university lecturer. I was a senior lecturer in History at the University of Westminster, and Course Leader for the History BA. History is not about facts, it is about formulating arguments and defending positions. I have many years experience in this both as a researcher and as a teacher.

Learning aims

Aim 1

To know formal debate etiquette

Aim 2

To research controversial topics from multiple perspectives

Aim 3

To be able to convey assertiveness through stance and poise

Aim 4

To be able to use humour to point out a flaw in an argument

Aim 5

To be able to concisely express complex issues

Aim 6

To develop persuasive speech through tone, diction, speed and more

Aim 7

To develop focused listening skills

Aim 8

To develop humility by acknowledging a winning argument

Location

The Yard, Lewes Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5AA

What's provided

Drinks

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

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Cancellation policy

No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

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