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
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
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
