Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is a 3-cycle pilot debate series that pairs teens with older adults. Using the Benson model of debate created by Dr. Thomas Benson, participants work in intergenerational teams to craft persuasive arguments and develop public speaking and research skills as they get to know one another across the generational divide. These episodes highlight the scope of the program as well as the debate experiences and backgrounds of the participants. Teens interviewed the older adults in lively discussions about generational gaps, colonialism, mental health, working from home vs. the office, and even The Beatles!
Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is made possible through the generosity of The Eisner Foundation. Episodes were produced by Emily Boghossian at BRIC and the theme music is "Gentle Marimbas," courtesy of Podington Bear and the Free Music Archive.
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