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UIL Speech Judges

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Dean Rogers

Current high school:
Channelview

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached: 7

Number of tournaments judged: 0

High school attended:
Shaw HS

Graduated high school: 1984

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
Speech/Debate (non-interp) is about presenting logical argumentation in an understanding manner. Claims should be backed up by warrants of evidence and/or solid reasoning. I do not games playing or gimmicky tactics. The winner participant(s) will be the one(s) who best presented and defended their argument. I debated in the 1980's in high school and returned to debate as a coach from 2002-2010. I now teach English. I have a degree in both English and Theatre arts. I have also taught theatre and coached interp events over the last 18 years, directed numerous productions, contest managed both speech/debate tournaments and OAP. I currently am 3rd Director for Channelview HS OAP cast.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Other (please explain below)
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I have a judging paradigm I call "The LAZY JUDGE." I start from a position of Tab and I will not do unnecessary work for the debaters, meaning I will not fill in blanks, accept unwarranted claims, or give the benefit of he doubt to either side. I don't like spreading, as it is a gimmick and does not effectively communicate ideas which is what debate should be about. I do like to hear stock issue arguments but I do not default to them.

LD

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
LD relies more heavily on communication skills than CX as many arguments get philosophical to the point of being esoteric. I do believe that both sides are obligated to support a value in their position and usually the victor is the one who wins the value-clash in the round.

Contact Information

email: dean.rogers@cvisd.org
cell: 832 9844957
office: 281 4570086

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry

Travel

Region of residence:
3

I will travel to: 1 3 5

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