The Championship Debate Group recognizes that few activities have evolved as rapidly in the last ten years as interscholastic forensics. What many
teachers may have learned in college classes or even participated in during high school or college has changed. We have found that in general quality
debate teachers don't need to be taught how to teach as much as they need a refresher in all that has changed in debate. Additionally, we recognize
that a teacher institute is not the same as "just going to lectures the students will attend" but instead are classes specifically designed for
professional, adult teachers and coaches. We also have recognize the need to offer basic classes for teachers who may have recently been assigned to
teach debate in their school as well as more advanced classes for the coach who has a strong background in debate but wants to emphasize all that
is new in the debate world. The 2012 teacher institute will offer all of that and more. Teachers may choose to emphasize Lincoln-Douglas debate or
Policy debate. They can choose a basic curriculum or an advanced curriculum. And, teachers may move back and forth between seminars as they like.
Teachers also will be encouraged (not required) to participate in one lesson plan writing activity of their choice which can be shared by all
members of the group. Each coach will also receive a packet of approximately 800 pages of high quality policy debate briefs and cases at the
end of the institute.
The Championship Debate Group does NOT ask our visiting teachers to do dorm duty, library duty or any other institute work. We believe this is an
opportunity for you to spend a week with adult colleagues sharing ideas, learning more about debate, and getting excited about the 2012-2013 debate year.
We have six staff members committed to making this a great experience for you. Coaches on our staff have students who have won
a variety of state championships and every major tournament in the country. We have career teachers who have vast experiences from very small schools
to large schools. Our faculty represents teachers from urban and rural areas. What our staff shares is a love of teaching forensics and we hope that
passion will make this an exciting and worthwhile activity for you.
Teachers in Texas can receive up to 40 hours of SBEC continuing education credit. Those certificates are handed out the last day. We have found in the
past that receiving up to 40 hours of credit from the state sponsored organization often allows the teacher to have their way paid by their school
district.
The Championship Debate Group offers both commuter and residential options. The costs are as follows:
Residential Cost: $550
Commuter Cost: $350
Deadline for registration and payment is June 15, 2012. The Championship Debate Group only accepts checks and money orders.
Apply now for the Teachers' Institute.
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