PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATING:
SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT!
AGES: 7-13; 14-18
Wednesday: 6pm to 7pm
Saturday, 12pm to 1pm
Public speaking is a valuable skill that can benefit children in many ways. By learning how to communicate effectively, children can improve their confidence, critical thinking, and leadership abilities. Public speaking lessons can also help children develop their creativity and expressiveness, as well as prepare them for future academic and professional opportunities. Overall, investing in public speaking lessons for children can have a positive impact on their personal and professional growth. Being able to articulate thoughts clearly is crucial in many situations. Strong public speaking skills can open up new opportunities and help advance career prospects. Many employers value employees who can speak effectively in front of others.
The benefits of mastering public speaking go beyond just presenting to an audience. It is a valuable skill that can benefit individuals in multiple facets of their lives.
We aim to prepare our students for as many national and international competitions as possible. With our detailed curriculum, they will always be prepared to speak up and speak out, which is exactly what our well-crafted program is titled.
THE MEHRABIAN MODEL
WORDS
BODY LANGUAGE
TONE OF VOICE
FIRST QUARTER
building a strong foundation
*Identifying and Expressing
Emotions
*Acting Out Feelings
*Pronunciation and Articulation
Practice
*Active Listening
SECOND QUARTER
expanding vocabulary,
understanding
storytelling
*Working with the Power
of Words
*Creating Imaginative Tales
*Public Speaking Practices
FOURTH QUARTER
advanced communication and
confidence
*Presentation Practices
*Effective Listening Skills
*Communication in Everyday Life
*Making the Final Presentation
The ART OF DEBATING is a fundamental soft skill that can significantly benefit children across age groups. Our debating club, tailored for children aged 10 to 18, offers a secure nurturing environment for young minds to cultivate their critical thinking, public speaking, and collaborative abilities. Our program is designed to equip children with the necessary tools to express their opinions articulately and respectfully, while also fostering an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
How does debating help? Our training methodology spans a 7-point programme:
*Confidence and Communication skills flourish
*Helps sharpen Critical thinking skills, Deconstruction of arguments and Analysis
*Fine tune the Art of Persuasion with coherent arguments
*Debating involves structured Research that leads to structured writing
*Develops the ability to create Strong and Impactful speeches
*Helps in the development of Leadership skills
*Transforms Mindsets
Each week, students will get an opportunity to research and express their views on diverse topics. Content and presentation skills will be sharpened throughout the term. At the end of each term, lasting 6 months, students will take part in a debating competition. The competition will span 2 age groups: 14-16, and 17-18.
Join our new debating club today!
