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Debate Club for Kids

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Awaken the power of words in your children!

This program ensures that children develop communication skills, analytical thinking, and self-confidence while enjoying a dynamic and challenging learning experience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This program ensures that children develop communication skills, analytical thinking, and self-confidence while enjoying a dynamic and challenging learning experience.

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Children (ages 10 to 12) / Teenagers (ages 13 to 17)
  • Young adults (ages 16 to 18), including university students who need to develop analytical skills, critical thinking, and quick thinking under pressure
Course 
information

18/01/2025

START DATE

15 HOURS

LESSONS HOURS

IN-PERSON

MODALITY

SATURDAY

TIMETABLE
Course 
content
Module 1: Fundamentals of Debate and Public Speaking

Objective: To introduce children to the world of debate and improve their confidence in speaking.

First Trimester:
  • Introduction to debate: What it is, why it matters, and types of debate
  • Speaking with clarity and confidence: Posture, diction, volume, and pace
  • Speech structure: Introduction, body, and conclusion
  • Basic argumentation: What is an argument? Evidence and reasoning
  • Refutation and counterarguments: How to respond to opponents
  • Improvisation and quick-thinking exercises

Final activity: Mini-debates on simple topics

Second Trimester:
  • Debate formats: Parliamentary, Karl Popper, Lincoln-Douglas, etc.
  • Persuasive language: Using metaphors, anecdotes, and rhetorical questions
  • Using data and reliable sources
  • Teamwork and debate roles
  • How to manage nerves and pressure during a debate
  • Strategies to persuade different types of audiences

Final activity: Team debates on current issues

Third Trimester:
  • Identifying logical fallacies
  • Analyzing famous speeches and historical debates
  • The role of body language in persuasion
  • Debates in different formats: 1 vs. 1, team debates, round-based debates
  • Adapting speech to the audience and context
  • Intensive practice with group feedback

Final activity: Internal debate tournament

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  • Bella Vista, calle Samuel Lewis, PH SL-55, apto 22
  • +50762079385
  • Support@Okawarisushi.com

OPENING HOURS

  • Monday - Friday:
  • 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:
  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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