Parliamentary Debate Level 1
Grades 5-8 and Grades 9-12
In Parliamentary Debate Level 1, students are given a solid grounding in the practice of Parliamentary Debate. The Parliamentary Debate Level 1 class combines the following skills:
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Research skills that focus on source credibility
- Communication of reasoning
- Persuasive communication techniques
Each Debate Level 1 class combines education on specific debate skills, the exploration of current events, and the building of persuasive communication skills through in-class debates and drills.
Cogito Debate 1 students will have the opportunity to compete in a Cogito Intramural Tournament and practice their skills in a new environment during the course session.