Well, I think you should teach PF not because its what I partcipate in, but because I think if you start them off with Policy it would be way to confusing and might even want to make them quit. I who have done a year of PF find Policy difficult and confusing; therefore you should not teach policy first. PLEASE DO NOT!!!!
well out of those two choices i think PF because it's awesome and i think it's easier and i think it will help them beable to learn the basics of debate. But personally if it is possible i think they should be introduced to all forms of debate and be able to pick what they want
PF- If you try to teach them policy they will be very very afraid, HATE debate, and quit. I can 100% guarantee my sister will quit if you do. She's already nervous enough.
However, not every one is alike. I do believe there are specific novices that will be geared more towards policy than pf. They are usually easy to identify.
Public Forum. I have a great 3 stage idea for next year's students (At Least On My End). Also, though policy is something that one can do as a novice, I find that it tends to intimidate those who are just beginning and, given the complexity of many parts of policy, can also be quite overwhelming if you don't first know how to even argue (with or without a partner). And finally, nothing against policy or the people within it, but I tend to notice many more hostile and aggressive issues that tend to brew within the policy realm, as well as an overall disorganized and disrespectful manner by which things are done. However, in Public Forum, discussion is relatively quiet and far more civilized, people are more laid back and generally less hostile, and let us not forget... Public Forum has an Assistant Coach that comes in on a regular basis (especially given my schedule next year) who can help them along.
i really don't care b/c it is not my choice
ReplyDeletePF b/c it maybe different in many ways but in my mind it prepares you for policy
ReplyDeletePF b/c it allows the kids to form cohesesive arguuments in restricted amount of time
ReplyDeleteWell, I think you should teach PF not because its what I partcipate in, but because I think if you start them off with Policy it would be way to confusing and might even want to make them quit. I who have done a year of PF find Policy difficult and confusing; therefore you should not teach policy first.
ReplyDeletePLEASE DO NOT!!!!
pf- because although it is the easiest to learn it can help in all forms of debate at once..so you learn pf you can learn easily the others as well...
ReplyDeletewell out of those two choices i think PF because it's awesome and i think it's easier and i think it will help them beable to learn the basics of debate.
ReplyDeleteBut personally if it is possible i think they should be introduced to all forms of debate and be able to pick what they want
PF- If you try to teach them policy they will be very very afraid, HATE debate, and quit. I can 100% guarantee my sister will quit if you do. She's already nervous enough.
ReplyDeleteHowever, not every one is alike. I do believe there are specific novices that will be geared more towards policy than pf. They are usually easy to identify.
Im throwing a curve ball here...............
ReplyDeleteI say teach them how to talk first and make sure they can speak well.
well i think you should teach them pf first b/c it teaches them a number of things to argue.
ReplyDeletePublic Forum.
ReplyDeleteI have a great 3 stage idea for next year's students (At Least On My End).
Also, though policy is something that one can do as a novice, I find that it tends to intimidate those who are just beginning and, given the complexity of many parts of policy, can also be quite overwhelming if you don't first know how to even argue (with or without a partner).
And finally, nothing against policy or the people within it, but I tend to notice many more hostile and aggressive issues that tend to brew within the policy realm, as well as an overall disorganized and disrespectful manner by which things are done. However, in Public Forum, discussion is relatively quiet and far more civilized, people are more laid back and generally less hostile, and let us not forget... Public Forum has an Assistant Coach that comes in on a regular basis (especially given my schedule next year) who can help them along.