1st QPSDL for girls

Online

We are pleased to host the 1st Qatar Preparatory Schools Debate League (Girls) for the 2020/2021 season. We are expecting 38 teams from 20 schools, who will compete among themselves for the QPSDL title.   Date            : Saturday, November 21st 2020 Time           : 7:45 – 4:30pm Venue         : Online – via Discord  

Debate in the Classroom

Online

Overview This interactive learner-centered workshop aims to equip teachers with new ideas, tools and techniques on how to use debate as an effective learning tool within the school curriculum. By the end of this session, participants can expect to have gained better understanding of how debate benefits teachers and students, and how to incorporate the use of argumentation and critical thinking skills in their classrooms.     Date: 2 sessions - 23rd and 25th November 2020. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM   Click Here to register For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa *ِRegistration deadline: 14th […]

1st QPSDL for boys

Online

We are pleased to host the 1st Qatar Preparatory Schools Debate League (boys) for the 2020/2021 season. We are expecting 30 teams from 22 schools, who will compete among themselves for the QPSDL title.   Date            : Saturday, November 28th, 2020 Time           : 7:45 – 4:30pm Venue         : Online – via Discord  

Debate 101: Debate Skills for Professionals

QatarDebate Center Education City, Doha

Overview QatarDebate invites you to participate in this 4-session training that aims to sharpen the participants' presentation, persuasion, critical thinking, and argumentation skills of today's professionals.   Session Details   Week 1: Session 1: Sunday, January 17 (4.30pm - 7.30pm) Session 2: Tuesday, January 19 (4.30pm - 7.30pm) Week 2: Session 3: Sunday, January 24 (4.30pm - 7.30pm) Session 4: Tuesday, January 26 (4.30pm - 7.30pm)   Venue: QatarDebate Center, Multaqa, Education City (In-person training)     Learning Objectives: - Learn to manage public speaking nervousness and learn the elements of a persuasive speech while presenting in front of an audience. - Learn and practice persuasion techniques. - Sharpen […]

3rd QUDL – 2020/2021

Online

This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 3rd Qatar Universities Debate League for the 2020/2021 season.   In this online tournament we will witness the participation of 16 teams from 6 universities, who will compete among them for the QUDL title. Good Luck all !!   For more inquiries please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa  

2nd QSDL for Boys – 2020/2021

Online

This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 2nd Qatar Schools Debate League for boys for the 2020/2021 season.   In this online tournament we will witness the participation of 30 teams from 22 schools, who will compete among each other for the QSDL title. Good Luck all !!   For more inquiries please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa  

5th ISDC – English Category Training

Online

In preparation for the 5th ISDC  QatarDebate is offering 2 workshops in preparation for the tournament, especially for our new nations competing.   - WSDC Format for Beginners: Thursday, April 1st - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm UTC+3   - Motion Analysis: Friday, April 2nd - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm UTC+3   These trainings will be conducted by one of the best coaches out there - Ms. Ameera Moore.   Having debated through all her varsity years, Ameera has a myriad of titles to her name. Debate wise she is a 2-time United Asians Debate Champion, an Asian BP […]

QD Ramadan Webinars: Debate Content Series

Online

Overview This Ramadan, QatarDebate is holding a Debate Content Webinar Series. This will be a 6-part series that discusses popular theories and philosophies usually used in debates. Students will engage in lively discussions and research with QD coaches on subjects ranging from Economic Principles to International Relations, Ethics & Morals, etc.   Webinar Details Venue: Online – link will be sent upon registration Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays – full schedule below Times: 2:00 – 3:30pm Target Audience : Open to Public – focus on secondary & tertiary level students Registration Capacity  : Up to 35 participants   Webinar Sessions - […]

Team Qatar 2021/2022 – English Team

National English Debating Team for 2021/22   Registration for Team Qatar English is now open! The National Team will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2022. Limited spots available. Register now to have a shot at being a National Team debater!   Are you eligible to join Team Qatar? o    Qatari national o    Be between the age of 14 - 19 by July 2022 (students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team) o    No debate experience required   Upon registration, you will participate in a series of training sessions […]

BP 101: Debaters & Adjudicators Training

Online

Overview QatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2021-2022 season with this introductory workshop on British Parliamentary format debating and adjudicating British parliamentary style debates. This will be a beginners training for university freshmen and school debaters who are transitioning into the university circuit, as well as new adjudicators who wish to adjudicate BP format debates.   Date: Saturday, September 25th 2021. Time: Debaters - 10:00 am - 01:00 pm Judges - 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm   Click Here to register For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa *ِRegistration deadline: 20th September 2021.  

Running & Coaching Debate Clubs

Online

Overview This training series targets new and existing coaches and coordinators in our QSDL community. It is a series of 5 training sessions for teachers and universities students facilitating introducing debate or managing debate clubs and activities in schools. The training aims to equip aspiring debate coaches with a range of tools and resources on how to start or reignite a debate club and independently run sessions at their respective debate clubs.   Date: 5 sessions - 4th - 18th October 2021. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM   Click Here to register For more information or for any inquiries, please contact […]

Open workshop series

Online

Overview QatarDebate invites you to take part in the Open Workshop series. This a series of 6 workshops, held weekly open to any secondary school students hoping to learn more about debating and develop their skills. It is designed as a course that will teach you everything from the basics of debating, you will enhance your Public Speaking Skills, Critical Thinking and Argumentation Skills, learn more about important issues in current affairs and become certified as a debater, qualifying you to confidently participate in debates.   Date: 6 sessions - 12th October - 16th November 2021. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM […]