Speak, Debate, Lead
Think clearly. Argue fairly. Present with confidence.
Students practise structuring ideas, speaking to an audience, arguing both sides of a motion, reasoning logically and building a persuasive case for an idea. The course closes with a showcase debate and pitch in front of parents.
- Length
- 3.5 weeks (10 days)
- Days
- 3 days a week
- Where
- At the centre or live online
- Starts
- All year round
- Finale
- Showcase debate and pitch
What students get
What your child gains
Confidence in class discussions, interviews and presentations, and the habit of building an argument on evidence.
Presentation skills
Structure, voice, slides and handling questions.
Debating
Formats, rebuttal and research, with a closing competition.
Logical reasoning
Puzzles, arguments and critical thinking.
Real materials, ready from day one
Every Speak, Debate, Lead student works from original Spectrum materials, written by our teachers, printed for class and available online in the Spectrum portal.
- 5 unit and session packs
- 1 guide for teachers and parents
- 1 handbook or journal
- A student handout for every slide deck, with space for notes
- Answer keys and teaching notes for every teacher
Courses in this programme
Enrolled students and teachers open these materials in the Spectrum portal. Course materials are released in stages as the course runs.
| Course | Materials | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Speak, Debate, Lead: Sessions, Guide and Portfolio | 12 | 221 |
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