Training

Recognizing the importance of debate as an educational tool for developing our young people’s comprehension, analytical, and synthesis skills, as well as the resources offered by dialectics and public speaking for learning how to argue, persuade, and defend different points of view, Francisco de Vitoria University has developed a comprehensive training program.

Training for Teachers and Captains

We understand that this activity would not be possible without the support of a teacher to accompany and guide the students. For this reason, a training course at Francisco de Vitoria University Intended for all trainers involved in this activity.

Purpose of the event

The day will be divided into basic level and advanced level, and its purpose is:

• Explain the the importance of debate as a teaching tool.
• Analyze your types, formats, and variants.
• Enter the appropriate tools for the research and documentation phase.

Contents

Throughout the afternoon, key aspects related to the verbal and nonverbal communication, including:

• Mastery of Space
• Audience Analysis
• Body Control
• The Use of Gaze
• Gestures

Participation

This course is intended for:

• Teachers Who Will Serve as Captains of the registered teams.
• Teachers from participating schools who wish to learn the art of debate.

The students are the focus of the activity. Therefore, they will receive training and support which will enable them to develop their skills and tackle this challenge with enthusiasm.

Various training activities will be organized that will complement the work of the lead teachers. Once the teacher has explained how the activity works, the students will participate in different types of training.

Students from participating schools will be invited to a Introductory Theoretical and Practical Training in Debate in the Francisco de Vitoria University.

During this session, you will be able to attend a college debate as spectators, which will follow the same format that they will later have to use in the competition.

programme of the activity

• Theoretical Introduction to the debate format they are about to witness.
• Viewing Tournament Discussions, which will serve as a reference for understanding best practices and common mistakes.
• Feedback Session between:
  • Middle school and high school students
  • College students participating in the debate
  • Tournament organizers

In this space, you can share Feedback, questions, and suggestions, with the goal of improving our understanding of how the debate works.

The following courses will be offered in-person training sessions in the participating municipalities of:

• Madrid
• Las Rozas
• Pozuelo de Alarcón

Registered schools may bring their teams to analyze, practice, and address questions related to the competition.

Considerations

• If any facility in the municipality where the training is held I am unable to attend on the scheduled date, you can choose another available session by sending an email to: torneoescolar.debates@ufv.es

• The training sessions will be held during school hours from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a break.

Session Objectives

• To help students and schools correctly analyze the debate question.
• Explain the preparation stages.
• Present research methods and approaches.
• Reinforce and clarify The parties to the debate and its rules of procedure.

Dates and locations of the municipal meetings

To be confirmed.