What we’re about
This will be in a fun environment without the normal technicalities of debating rules. A number of people will be debating for the first time, so no stress. The debates will consist of average people looking to use debating as a way to self-improve
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Debating improves the ability to form balanced, informed arguments and, to use reasoning and evidence, and argue points impromptu and at short notice. In everyday life debating gives poise, confidence and self-esteem. We will be doing debates every month
Second session we breakout into small groups to practice. Everyone gets a chance to talk at Smashing. We will be having debate sessions every month at Smashing to allow continued learning and max improvement
Skills learned via debating include:
Presenting
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Listening
Note-taking
