Advanced Public Speaking for Kids – Large Group Cohort

Course Overview

The Advanced Public Speaking for Kids (Ages 12–16) – Large Group Cohort programme empowers young speakers to develop confidence, craft persuasive content and engage audiences effectively. Through collaborative group activities and interactive practice, learners will refine their delivery and build skills to handle various public speaking scenarios.

This programme uses the 4 Ps of Presentation – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present with an emphasis on persuasive messaging, advanced content structuring and audience engagement. Learners will enhance their storytelling abilities, body language and vocal variety to captivate diverse audiences.

Course Description

This course introduces learners to advanced public speaking techniques through group-based learning, role-plays and practical exercises. Learners will deepen their understanding of audience analysis, persuasive content creation and speech structuring frameworks, such as Monroe’s Motivated Sequence and problem-solution patterns.

Through engaging group activities and mock presentations, learners will develop the confidence to deliver impactful speeches while managing stage anxiety and responding to impromptu situations with ease.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

Craft persuasive and audience-focused speeches

• Apply advanced speech structures to develop coherent and impactful content.
• Tailor content to address audience concerns and interests.

Develop engaging delivery techniques

• Use vocal variety to enhance storytelling and maintain audience attention.
• Incorporate body language and gestures to strengthen stage presence.

Practise and refine through group activities

• Engage in group-based practice sessions to build confidence.
• Receive peer and instructor feedback to enhance delivery and content.

Think quickly and respond effectively in impromptu scenarios

• Develop techniques to handle unexpected questions and situations.
• Maintain composure and confidence under pressure.

Engage and captivate different audience types

• Adapt content and delivery style to suit diverse audience dynamics.
• Use storytelling and persuasive techniques to make lasting impressions.

Course Format and Structure

Group Size: 30 learners
Duration: 6 hours over 4 weeks, with 2 sessions per week
Ideal For: Teenagers who enjoy group-based learning and benefit from peer interaction and feedback.

Learning Methodology

Our Large Group Cohort Programme incorporates:

Interactive role-plays and group simulations

• Practise persuasive speaking techniques in real-world scenarios.
• Apply the 4 Ps – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present – in collaborative settings.

Exploration of advanced speech structures and techniques

• Master advanced organisational patterns such as Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.
• Develop content that engages and persuades different audience types.

Peer and instructor feedback for improvement

• Receive constructive feedback from peers and instructors to refine content and delivery.
• Apply insights to strengthen stage presence and audience connection.