SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSES:
HOW TO THINK FOR YOURSELF
AND COMMUNICATE FLUENTLY
Our summer courses combines elements of our ‘critical thinking in action’ workshops – in which we explore a controversial issue from different perspectives – with a more deliberate, practical focus on developing confidence in speaking in a group.
The course runs over three 2-hr sessions, each with a focus on a different issue and plenty of opportunities to practise expressing views on the topic and receive detailed feedback. It is designed for students of secondary school age and includes 6 hours of live teaching time plus individual feedback.
The course cost £120 per student. Scholarships are available for students from low-income families who would like to learn with us, please email us to find out more.
summer HOLIDAYS 2021
Courses running throughout the summer holidays.
Each course comprises three sessions: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from10am-noon (6 hours total)
Our holiday courses help students explore complex contemporary issues - like healthcare, developmental aid, social media - from a variety of perspectives. They will also include plenty of fun, silly activities designed to build verbal fluency, plus tools to help build confidence when expressing views in a group. Students will finish the course better able to think on their feet and communicate effectively and persuasively.
Email us at info@oxfordcatalyst.com for further details and to check availability.
day 1
Analysing presentation styles
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Understanding the impact of a first impression
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Critical analysis of different presentation styles using
real-life examples -
Exploring the role that posture, tone, language and style play in effectively communicating to different audiences
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Helping students develop a communication style that will convey their individual personality
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Understanding the role of imagination in creating society
and culture – from money and capitalism to governments
and human rights -
Exploring how we can use 'stories’ alongside analysis to communicate important messages
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Combining facts, statistics and research with fictional stories as a tool for imagining the future
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Practical tasks in which students will harness their imagination in order to solve problems
day 2
Imagination and persuasion
DAY 3
Constructing a convincing argument
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Considering why constructive argument is necessary
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Understanding the dangers of polarised views, and the importance of being able to see things from different perspectives
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Learning the basic elements of formal debate including how to construct arguments and undermine opposing perspectives
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Exploring the limitations of debate (or ‘winning the argument’) and the importance of wider perspectives when deciding on the best course of action