Arthur Z

Thanks for the session!

Learner · 28 days ago

Arthur, you provided a comprehensive roadmap for the Public Forum format. You also clearly distinguished between constructive, summary, and final focus speeches to ensure that the students understood the specific goals of each stage. By explaining the coin flip and the strategic choice between side and speaker order, you made the professional mechanics of the activity feel less foreign and more accessible for the learners. Your explanation of the claim warrant-impact model was a rigorous concept yet you made it feel accessible, which set a high standard for the accuracy of the course.

Tutor · 29 days ago

wonderful

Learner · 28 days ago

Finally, Arthur, you excelled at creating a respectful, and most importantly non-hostile, learning environment. You used personal anecdotes (such as your own success at the Harvard Invitational) not to dominate, but to build a bridge of shared experience with Isha who is preparing for the same tournament. You handled Fizza’s beginner-level questions with the same level as Isha’s advanced questions. This ensured that both felt equally respected, which is critical given the speech & debate session that often addresses controversial topics. You also successfully navigated the controversial opinion icebreaker to build familiarity and more support amongst your learners, ensuring that the session remained a safe space where students felt more comfortable to share their thoughts.

Tutor · 29 days ago