Second Evolv3 Session
Our second EVOLV3 session was held on Saturday 7th December, 'War of Words'.
The session was focused on enhancing the debating skills of a selected group of English students, identified for their performance in lessons, oracy skills and presenting ability. The session provided the students with the opportunity to explore their knowledge and understanding of debating further, while acquiring an advanced skill set, to assist them with the procedures, preparation and presentation and of a healthy debate. Utilizing our specialist teaching staff and professionals within our community we planned and offered engaging, active, learner-centred activities to develop their higher-order and critical thinking skills.
HIS Debate Program: Fostering Young Speakers
Horizon International School's Debate and Public Speaking Program: Nurturing Future Orators
Through the analysis of different debates, the students enhanced their analytical, research and note-taking skills. Finally, providing the students with a platform to carry out group debates, focusing on important global topics such as climate change they enhanced their ability to form balanced, informed arguments and to use reasoning and evidence. Through this process, they learned how to master effective speech composition and delivery while increasing their confidence, poise, and self-esteem. It was a pleasure to watch the students working as a team collaboratively to form their arguments and counter-arguments so effectively and eloquently.
Student Quote 1:
"It was great, I gained many skills and tricks of the trade suitable for debating and public speaking."
Student Quote 2:
"I really enjoyed learning how to open and close a debate and how to talk in a public setting."
A selection of these students will now be receiving coaching on a Thursday afternoon throughout Term 2 and 3 working towards a presentation at the Inaugural TEDx Conference on Saturday 6th June. We look forward to showcasing our fantastic students on the day by conducting live debates, listening to a selection of TEDx style student talks about subjects they are passionate about as well as inviting guest speakers from the HIS community links and from around Dubai.
Other information to share
To see all the videos from the EVOLV3 sessions please view them on the EVOLV3 main page. Please see our EVOLV3 poster for the up and coming EVOLV3 sessions. Please follow our HIS_enrichment_enhancement Instagram page for further updates, stories and videos of the sessions throughout the year. Special thanks to Sammy Krishnakumar in Year 9, one of our academic scholars for designing the Evolv3 logo.
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