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1:1 Ongoing Debate

In this debating class, learners will share their ideas on a variety of topics. Learners will develop their critical thinking, organisation and communication skills. ESL friendly.
Orchard Academy
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Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
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In this ongoing debate, we will focus on scientific issues. Learners will learn how to organise, prepare, and deliver their ideas. Students will study how to actively persuade, inspire, inform, and engage an audience through the art of public speaking. Each week will focus on a different scientific topic and all learners will be supported to develop and share their ideas.

In this class, you can work on some of the following topics with your teacher:
- Obesity
- Hacking
- Global Warming 
- Cloning
- Veganism
- Is College Essential
- Should kids be allowed to have cell phones?
- Should homework be banned in elementary school?
- Is it better to be an only child or have siblings?
- Should school uniforms be mandatory?
- Is it important to learn a second language?
- Should children be allowed to watch TV or play video games before finishing their homework?
- Life in Space
- Getting older
- Living in Cities
- Intelligence
- Types of Medicine
- Nutrition
- Fast Food
- Is it okay to keep animals in zoos?
- Does perfection exist?
- Can we survive without fruits and vegetables?
- Should age restrictions exist?
- Is it good to make friends online? 
- Is it better to know everything or to know nothing?
- Studying Science
- Video Games
- Population
- Poverty and Health

Children are naturally curious and ask countless questions about anything and everything in the world around them. Children asking questions and having healthy discussions is necessary to satisfy a child's inquisitive brain.

A debate is a general discussion about a specific topic with different parties expressing different opinions. In a discussion, the validity of the views expressed holds more importance than the speaker's charisma. From improving listening and speaking skills to building self-esteem, learning to the debate can have many benefits for your child. It also sharpens critical listening skills and the child's ability to interact with others confidently. 

The art of debate is a valuable skill that every child should develop. Debating teaches children to analyze, rationalize, put forward comprehensive arguments, and disagree politely. Moreover, it helps children improve their academic performance and scores as they learn to research, prioritize and write evidence-based arguments.

Some debates require children to share their personal opinions, which requires little preparation when compared to other fact-based topics. Kids' debate topics can be simple, tough, or range from the ordinary to complex and intense. Debates instill a sense of perspective and also help to build self-esteem. It's a matter of pride for children to be asked for their opinion and show them that their thoughts and voices matter.

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!

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Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
Teacher Julia BBA MA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Teacher Dory BA(Hons) CELTA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Teacher Deborah BS CertECEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Teacher Bianca BA TEFL TESOL
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.

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$32

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Meets on demand
30 min

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Ages: 3-18

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