Programs

Debate in education and effective communication workshops for teachers — building classroom debate culture and encouraging students to experience the world of debates.

Verbattle held a free teacher's workshop on a) debate in education and b) effective comm. at Hubballi on 9/7/2022 from 10 am to 4 pm

Date

9 July 2022

Time

10 am to 4 pm

Venue

Hubballi

Facilitator

Shri Deepak Thimaya, Founder Chief of Verbattle

Participant teachers listened to both sessions taken by Shri Deepak Thimaya, Founder Chief of Verbattle, with apt attention throughout and thoroughly enjoyed the activities complementing these sessions.

It was heartening to note the active and enthusiastic participation of teachers, who were all interested and keen to further carry the spirit of Verbattle into their classrooms and encourage their young students to make use of the opportunity of Verbattle competitions and experience the world of debates.

Sessions

Workshop sessions at Hubballi

Two core sessions delivered by Shri Deepak Thimaya with complementary activities.

Debate in Education

Session on debate as a tool for teaching and learning in classrooms. Teachers learn how to employ debate and the Verbattle format to explore Enquiry and Experience based collective learning.

Effective Communication

Session on effective communication skills for educators. Practical activities complement the theory, helping teachers develop speaking, logical thinking, and presentation abilities.

Hubballi 2022

Teachers workshop group

Active and enthusiastic participation from teachers across Hubballi schools and colleges, keen to carry the spirit of Verbattle into their classrooms.

Insights on employing debate and logic in a classroom environment
Practical activities complementing theory sessions throughout the day
Understanding the Verbattle format for collective learning in classrooms
Encouragement to carry the spirit of Verbattle into classrooms
Teachers workshop group photo at Hubballi
Participants

Schools & Teachers participated in the workshop

23 teachers from 11 schools and colleges across Hubballi attended the free workshop on debate in education and effective communication.

#School NameTeacher Name
1Chinmaya Vidyalaya - StateMs. Kavya Arkasali
2Chinmaya Vidyalaya - StateMs. Jacqueline Wylde
3Chinmaya English Primary School - CBSEMs. Maria Susainathan
4Chinmaya English Primary School - CBSEMs. Gayatri Patil
5Chinmaya English Primary School - CBSEMs. Sudha S Guddappanavar
6St. Antony Public SchoolMs. Akshata N
7St. Antony Public SchoolMs. Sneha Martin
8Oriental Public SchoolMs.Rajeshwari K Dollin
9Oriental Public SchoolMs. Jaya A Malekar
10Chetan Public SchoolMs. Deepa V Pai
11Chetan Public SchoolMs. Reena Mullur
12Smt. Nirmala K Thakkar High SchoolMr. Vijaykumar B
13Smt. Nirmala K Thakkar High SchoolMs. Poorvi Gobbi
14KLE M.R Sakhare English Medium School - StateMs. Chetana Patil
15KLE M.R Sakhare English Medium School - StateMs. Shahanaj Nadaf
16JSS SM English Medium SchoolMs. Annapurna Shirol
17JSS SM English Medium SchoolMs. Rajeshwari H A
18IBMR CollegeProf. Samarth B
19Adarsh PU Science collegeMs. Sunanda Menasinakai
20IBMR PU CollegeProf. Pavitra Hegde
21IBMR PU CollegeProf. Sowmya
22IBMR PU CollegeProf. Gangambika Kongare
23IBMR PU CollegeProf. Shilpa Kabadi
Institutions

Participating institutions overview

Chinmaya Vidyalaya

2 teachers · State

Chinmaya English Primary School

3 teachers · CBSE

St. Antony Public School

2 teachers ·

Oriental Public School

2 teachers ·

Chetan Public School

2 teachers ·

Smt. Nirmala K Thakkar High School

2 teachers ·

KLE M.R Sakhare English Medium School

2 teachers · State

JSS SM English Medium School

2 teachers ·

IBMR College

1 teacher · College

Adarsh PU Science college

1 teacher · PU

IBMR PU College

4 teachers · PU

Curriculum

Workshop topics covered

Verbattle conducts workshops on debate, logic, democracy, and communication for school and college teachers and students.

01Debate in the Classroom
02Debate as an experience of Democracy
03Logic and its importance in thinking, speaking and writing
04Decision Making
05Argumentation and Systematic Debate
06Debate Formats and Best Debate Practices
07Stage Manners and Speaking Skills
08Public Speaking and Logical Thinking
Benefits

Why teachers attend Verbattle workshops

  • Insights on employing debate and logic in a classroom environment
  • Practical activities complementing theory sessions throughout the day
  • Understanding the Verbattle format for collective learning in classrooms
  • Encouragement to carry the spirit of Verbattle into classrooms
  • Motivation to encourage students to participate in Verbattle competitions
  • Experience the world of debates through hands-on teacher activities
  • Certificate courses for teachers in Debate in Education available
  • Workshops of 1 to 3 days for teachers from various schools
FAQ

Workshop questions

What was the Hubballi teachers workshop about?
Verbattle held a free teacher's workshop on a) debate in education and b) effective comm. at Hubballi on 9/7/2022 from 10 am to 4 pm. Sessions were taken by Shri Deepak Thimaya, Founder Chief of Verbattle.
How do I register for upcoming workshops?
Use the Google Registration form linked on this page, or download the Teachers Workshop Registration Form and submit as instructed.
What is covered in the workshop scope?
Download the Scope of the workshop PDF for full details on topics, sessions, and learning outcomes for teacher participants.
Which schools participated in the Hubballi workshop?
23 teachers from 11 institutions participated, including Chinmaya Vidyalaya, St. Antony Public School, KLE M.R Sakhare English Medium School, IBMR College, and IBMR PU College among others.
Are certificate courses available for teachers?
Yes. Verbattle offers certificate courses for teachers in Debate in Education — 6 month programs with about 20 hours of classes each month with practical sessions.

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