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Foundational Debate - Juniors MWF 6pm

A beginner-friendly course for students from Grades 5 to 8, this course is designed to help students build confidence, clarity of thought, and strong communication skills through structured debate and public speaking activities. Led by specialised trainers for novice learners, the programme uses interactive drills, guided discussions, and small-batch instruction to help students learn how to express ideas clearly, think critically, and engage in thoughtful debate.

₹9000.00 + GST

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Course Overview

Programme Overview:

  • A beginner-friendly debate and public speaking course designed to build confidence and communication skills in young learners.
  • Interactive sessions led by specialised trainers experienced in teaching novice debaters.
  • Conducted in small batches with a 1:10 trainer-to-student ratio to ensure individual attention.

Programme Details:

  • Mode: Online
  • Sessions: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (3 times / week)
  • Class Duration: 6-7pm (1 hour per session)
  • Programme Duration: 3 months
  • Course Fee: ₹9,000 + applicable taxes

What Children Will Learn

  • Speaking confidently in front of others
  • Building clear arguments and expressing ideas logically
  • Listening actively and responding thoughtfully
  • Basics of debating, rebuttals, and structured discussion
  • Critical thinking through fun, guided debate activities

This course provides a strong foundation in debate and public speaking, helping students become more confident communicators and thoughtful thinkers.

Schedule of Classes

Start Date & End Date

Apr 01 2026 - Jun 30 2026

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Foundational Debate

What is Debate? (Formats Overview & Classroom Norms)

The Anatomy of an Argument (Claim, Warrant, Impact)

Introduction to Debating Format (Roles & Time Limits)

First Principles Thinking (How to Pick a Side)

Delivery Basics (Pace, Projection, Eye Contact)

School and Youth (First Thematic Area — accessible motions)

Writing Your First Speech (Structure Practice)

Environment and Everyday Life

Signposting and Roadmapping (How to Sound Organised)

Family and Community

What is a Rebuttal? (Introduction to Clash)

Sports and Competition

Points of Information — When and How to Use Them

Technology in Daily Life

The "Because / Therefore" Test (Testing Your Own Arguments)

Health and Lifestyle

Listening to Debate (Active Listening and Note-Taking)

Crime and Punishment (Simple Framing)

Introduction to Definitions and Framing the Motion

Social Media and Youth

First vs. Second Speaker Responsibilities

Rights vs. Responsibilities (Intro to Value Clash)

How to Open and Close a Speech

Gender and Fairness (Accessible Social Justice Motions)

Handling Nerves and Building Confidence

Mock Debate Round + Feedback Session

Impromptu Motion Prep (30-minute prep simulation)

Review — Key Concepts and Common Mistakes

Economy and Everyday Life (Jobs, Prices, Access)

When Both Sides Have a Point — Nuance and Concession

Politics and Leadership (Intro Level)

Building a Simple Model (Policy Prop Basics)

Opposition Basics — Denying vs. Offering Alternatives

Mock Tournament Round 1

Mock Tournament Round 2 + Adjudication Walkthrough

Closing Ceremony — Personal Growth Reflection + Next Steps (Intermediate Preview)

Course Instructor