This course introduces elementary students to parliamentary debate.
Debate topics are both challenging and directly relevant to students. The rule structure is less rigid than standard parliamentary debate rules.
Group exercises develop public speaking, critical reasoning, argument construction, rebuttal, and evidence presentation skills.
| Class Sections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Chantilly | Morning Class |
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Vienna | Morning Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Fairfax | Afternoon Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Falls Church | Afternoon Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Herndon | Afternoon Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | McLean | Morning Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Alexandria | Morning Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Fairfax | Afternoon Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Leesburg | Morning Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | Ashburn | Afternoon Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | Chantilly | Morning Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | Reston | Afternoon Class |
| Session 5: 8/20 - 8/31 | Alexandria | Afternoon Class |