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Coaching secondary debating
Secondary teacher debating resource developed by The Arts Unit
Welcome
This resource is for teachers coaching or facilitating debating in a NSW secondary school setting.
This resource is divided into 3 sections:
You can navigate these sections from this home page or via the side navigation panel.
Feedback about this resource is welcome and can be found on the feedback page.
Learn about debating
Get started by learning the basics of debating, then learn more about debating in a high school setting.
In this section, you can view information and bite-sized videos. You can also find links to further resources.
Benefits of debating
Frequently asked questions
Syllabus links
Competitions available
The 3 m's
Roles of each speaker
Definitions, arguments and rebuttal
Developing speaking skills
Preparing for a debate
Coordinating debating
Learn about coordinating debating in a high school setting.
Access valuable resources such as debate trial rubrics and program planning information to assist you with your program organisation.
Coaching activities
Discover engaging and interactive activities for high school debaters.
Select from the following 8 buttons to view the activities, videos and resources available for each skill.
Roles of each speaker
The rules of debates
Writing basic arguments and rebuttals ... plus more!
Writing definitions
Presenting definitions
Responding to definitions
Structuring arguments
Mechanisms
Principled arguments
Determining stakeholders
Informed consent
Responsibility
Structuring rebuttal
Practising rebuttal
Thematic rebuttal
Affirmative team tips
Negative team tips
Advanced tips - first response
Working cohesively during prep
Working cohesively during the debate
Analysing effective teams
Banning (liberty) debates
Affirmative action debates
State intervention debates
Privacy debates
Law and order debates
Speaking competitions hub
The Speaking competitions hub is your go-to for everything you need to participate in the Premier's Debating Challenge. Do you need to book an adjudicator for your PDC debate? Do you need a chairperson's form? Do you need to check the rules of one of our competitions? The hub has you covered!
Please note: this resource has been developed by The Arts Unit who facilitate the NSW Premier's Debating Challenge. Resources have been created with the intention of supporting teachers across the state, however, content should be considered as general advice only.