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Debate
and Public Speaking. Make your mark.
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In-School Events Debate Workshops Debate Chamber can come into your school and run a half-day or full-day debate workshop for groups of 8-32 students. Whatever their age or level of experience, we have the materials to challenge and excite them. After a workshop packed with games, exercises, tutorials and debates, your students will receive a Young Debater Award for their efforts. Introduction to Journalism Identifying stories, handling bias and writing news are the focus in the morning. Students then put their design, writing and editorial skills into practice with our "Make The News" newspaper simulation game. A popular course which develops skills for English and Citizenship and is suitable for all ages. Introduction to Law Students gain an insight into the importance of the legal system and the workings of a court. The day ends with a mock trial in full wig and gown, working in teams and guided by a professional barrister. The Law course is fast-paced and fun - it was Debate Chamber's most requested course in 2005-06. Economics Day Whether your students are studying economics or considering the subject, "Chancellor for a Day" is an exciting simulation exercise which gets them making decisions and dealing with the consequences on inflation, growth, unemployment and public opinion. Students get conflicting guidance from Debate Chamber "advisers" and work in teams to steer their economy through a series of events. Ideal for Economics and Citizenship. European Politics Our top-rated summer school exercise was the "Your Europe" game and we can now offer it to schools. Students represent a country at a European Council meeting. Their job is to negotiate, debate and vote to secure a set of objectives. Compromises will have to be made and deals done. Debate Chamber "advisers" are on hand with briefing papers and advice on the issues. The day ends with a press conference where each head of government justifies their performance to their public. Ideal for Politics, Citizenship and History. Interview Skills Training Debate Chamber offers a range of challenging interview skills training, including courses especially for Oxbridge applicants. Our courses are fast-paced, practical and up-to-date, with trainers including experienced interviewers and current first-year undergraduate students. Mock Election Ideal for Citizenship and Government & Politics, our half-day and full-day mock election is a great way to develop understanding of the political process. It is designed to illustrate the trade-offs between ideology and popularity which shape democratic systems. Now updated for the 2007 local elections. Politics We have specially-designed sessions to help students develop understanding of: Political Philosophy, Electoral Systems, Theories of Government, as well as running "big idea" sessions on Liberty, Democracy and Equality. Philosophy Sessions include Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Art. Workshops use an interactive and hands-on approach allowing students to tackle major philosophical problems from their own perspective. Science New for 2006-07, our science workshops are a response to changes in the Science curriculum, helping students to explore all sides of current scientific issues to assess arguments and apply their scientific knowledge to the world of political action. What schools say about Debate Chamber:
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