The Arts Unit Creative Teachers
Coaching primary debating
Primary teacher debating resource developed by The Arts Unit
The Arts Unit Creative Teachers
Primary teacher debating resource developed by The Arts Unit
This resource is for teachers coaching or facilitating debating in a NSW primary school setting.
This resource is divided into 3 sections:
You can access these sections from this home page or the side navigation panel.
Feedback about this resource is welcome and can be found on the feedback page.
Learn about debating in a primary setting in addition to learning the basics of debating in short, manageable bites.
Here, you can view information and videos and find links to further resources.
Learn about coordinating debating in a primary school setting.
Access valuable resources such as debate team trial rubrics and host teacher checklists.
Debating coaching can access and download a variety of useful resources, including speech scaffolds and palm card templates.
There are also step-by-step interactive lessons and activities to complete with students.
The Speaking competitions hub is your go-to for everything you need to participate in the Premier's Debating Challenge.
Here, you can book an online adjudicator for your PDC debate and find chairperson's forms, competition rules, complaints procedures and more. Visit the Speaking competitions hub.
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.