This full-day workshop equips educators to develop thriving debate programs. Learn to craft powerful assessments, integrate debate across the IB curriculum, and join a growing network of international school debate coaches. Whether you're starting your first classroom debate or ready to host competitions, leave with concrete tools and connections to energise student learning.
Debate Fundamentals - Understanding competitive debate formats - Essential skills: argument construction, rebuttal, reasoning - Hands-on practice of basic debate techniques - Creating effective debate-based learning experiences: case study from business - Creating effective debate-based assessments: case study from integrated humanities - Using debating to forge inter-curricular links
Beyond Basics - Debating Warm-Ups - Advanced strategies for classroom debates - Hands-on practice of advanced strategies - Running a successful debate club - Organising inter-school competitions - Supporting diverse learners
Plenary and wrap-up - How to integrate debate in your school: a roadmap - Network building: resource sharing and competition planning - Next steps: regional and international events
