Masters Academy Debating and Public Speaking Podcasts
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Masters Academy is proud to present a new free resource available to the public. Simply download the podcasts and listen to them at home or on the go with your portable music device.
These podcasts are recorded by our head coach and adjudicator James Smith. We hope you find them informative, interesting and entertaining. |
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2010 Debating and Public Speaking Podcasts
2010 Episode 1 - Allocating your matter
In this episode:
- Introducing allocation
- Changes in allocation for 2010
- Wording your allocation properly
- Effective allocation
Download Episode 1 - 4.85MB (5:18 min)
2009 Debating and Public Speaking Podcasts
Episode 1 - Public Speaking Overview
In this episode:
- What is Public Speaking
- Interaction without interacting!
- Active listening
- HOW to make your speech stand out
- Manner
- Hand Gestures
- The best new resources
Download Episode 1 - 5.69MB (6:13 min)
Episode 2 - Topic Selection
In this episode:
- Topic selection explained
- Getting a 'good' topic
- Making a decision as a team
Download Episode 2 - 9.04MB (9:53min)
Episode 3 - Rebuttal for Primary Schools
In this episode:
- Simple Structure of rebuttal for primary
- How to rebut with purpose
- What to attack first
- Secrets to make it easy!
Download Episode 3 - 6.74MB (7:01min)
Episode 4 - Identifying Types of Debates
In this episode:
- The four types of debate
- Making sure you know which is which
- Each type of debate explained
- The basics on how to approach each type of debate
Download Episode 4 - 7.83MB (8:33min)
Episode 5 - Policy Change Debates
In this episode:
- Identifying policy change
- Approaching the 'Model'
- Understanding the 'Status Quo'
- Addressing the real issues
Download Episode 5 - 7.29MB (7:57min)
Episode 6 - Rebuttal For High School
In this episode:
- Difference between primary school and high school
- What works in high school
- How to ‘up the ante’
- Expansion of rebuttal
- Thematic rebuttal
Download Episode 6 - 7.78MB (8:29min)
Episode 7 - Beginner Coaching Tips
In this episode:
- The role of the coach in primary school
- Understanding the process
- Getting the method together
- How to get the most out of feedback
- Dealing with a 'bad beat'
- The emotional angle
Download Episode 7 - 8.25MB (9:00min)
Episode 8 - Advanced Coaching Tips
In this episode:
- The role of the coach for advanced debaters
- Getting the most out of your team
- Adding to the scaffolding
- Understanding what wins
- Building up general knowledge
Download Episode 8 - 5.66MB (6:10min)
Episode 9 - Timing
In this episode:
- What is timing
- Why timing is important
- Argument prioritization
- Timing and Rebuttal
- Adjudicator reaction
Download Episode 9 - 5.02MB (5:28min)
Episode 10 - Tracking Debates
In this episode:
- An explanation of the concept of tracking and its uses
- How to prove that you have been tracking a debate
- A few tips for implementing tracking in a debate
Download Episode 10 - 4.12MB (4:29min)
Episode 11 - Scope
In this episode:
- What is a scope?
- How does it work?
- Where should it be used?
- How to challenge or defend your scope?