Communication
Public Speaking & Debate
In this module, kids learn to speak up, organize their ideas and take part in a discussion with greater confidence.
Through public speaking, debate, role play, video modeling and group activities, they build active listening, argumentation, non-verbal communication, emotional regulation and the ability to give and receive feedback.
The journey helps each participant get to know their own way of communicating and find their voice within the group.
Hands-on activities
What we actually do.
- 01
Prepare and deliver a short oral presentation
- 02
Distinguish facts, opinions and arguments
- 03
Work on voice, posture and active listening
- 04
Experiment with role play, debate and group activities
- 05
Give and receive feedback constructively
- 06
Track progress through video modeling
Skills developed
What stays after.
By the end of the module, students take away concrete skills and experiences connected to public speaking & debate.
Oral communication
Active listening
Argumentation and critical thinking
Emotional regulation
Non-verbal communication
Teamwork and feedback
Curriculum areas involved
Want to understand how Public Speaking & Debate fits into the Nova path?
Nova isn't a collection of separate courses: each module is part of an integrated yearly path.