Debating Stars | 辯論之星 (Age 12-15)

This programme challenges students to engage with complex global issues through quality journalism. Participants will dive deep into SCMP's comprehensive news coverage, learning to analyse multiple perspectives, identify credible sources, and construct sophisticated arguments. The course emphasises evidence-based reasoning and advanced debating techniques while developing research and analytical skills essential for academic success. 

Students will engage in intensive mock debates using motions drawn from SCMP's coverage of international affairs, economics, and social issues. The program incorporates competitive debate formats and judging criteria used in major tournaments, providing valuable experience for aspiring debaters.

Programme Highlights:

• Master Research & Argumentation: Learn advanced research using news media, analyse complex arguments, identify fallacies, and construct comprehensive, evidence-based arguments.
• Elevate Debate Skills: Perfect advanced rebuttal, persuasive speaking, cross-examination, and learn competition-specific strategies and etiquette.
• Sharpen Critical Analysis: Enhance your understanding of current affairs and global issues through diverse perspectives.
• Learn with SCMP’s publications: Teaching materials incorporate SCMP’s publications, connecting classroom learning with real-world issues.
• Mock Debate Competition: Students will engage in mock debate competitions to showcase their skills. 

*Students will receive a certificate issued by SCMP upon course completion. This course is exclusively presented by SCMP Learn and Baker & Bloom. 

這個課程旨在透過優質的新聞報導，引導學生深入探討複雜的全球議題。學生將深入研究《南華早報》全面的新聞報導，學習分析多方觀點、辨識可靠來源並構建周詳的論證。課程強調以證據為基礎的推理和進階辯論技巧，同時培養研究和分析能力。

學生將參與模擬辯論，辯題取材自《南華早報》對國際事務、經濟和社會議題的報導。本課程融入國際比賽採用的競賽辯論形式和評審標準，為有志於辯論的學生提供寶貴的經驗。

課程重點：

• 精通研究與論證： 學習運用新聞媒體進行進階研究、分析複雜論點、識別邏輯謬誤並構建全面的實證論證。
• 提升辯論技巧： 精進進階反駁、具說服力的演講、交互詰問技巧，並學習競賽特定的策略和禮儀。
• 強化批判分析： 透過不同角度提升對時事和全球議題的理解。
• 南華早報獨家教材：課程教材融入南華早報刊物，助孩子培養宏觀視野。
• 模擬辯論比賽： 學生將參與模擬辯論比賽，展示所學技能。

*完成課程後，學生可獲得由南華早報頒發的課程證書一張。本課由SCMP Learn 及 Baker & Bloom 獨家授課。

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