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Let's Debate: Intro to Debate Ongoing Course

Completed by 6 learners
Ages 12-16
Live Group Class
In this debating club, learners will share their ideas on a variety of topics. Learners will develop their critical thinking, organisation and communication skills. ESL friendly.
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Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
35 min

What's included

1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

In this ongoing debate club, 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.

Week of 11/11/2024 - Global Warming
Week of 18/11/2024 - Cloning
Week of 25/11/2024 - Veganism
Week of 2/12/2024 - Is College Essential
Week of 9/12/2024 - Should kids be allowed to have cell phones?
Week of 16/12/2024 - Should homework be banned in elementary school?
Week of 23/12/2024 - Is it better to be an only child or have siblings?
Week of 30/12/2024 - Should school uniforms be mandatory?
Week of 6/1/2025 - Is it important to learn a second language?
Week of 13/1/2025 - Should children be allowed to watch TV or play video games before finishing their homework?
Week of 20/1/2025 - Life in Space
Week of 27/1/2025 - Getting older
Week of 3/2/2025 - Living in Cities
Week of 10/2/2025 - Intelligence
Week of 17/2/2025 - Types of Medicine
Week of 24/2/2025 - Nutrition
Week of 3/3/2025 - Fast Food
Week of 10/3/2025 - Is it okay to keep animals in zoos?
Week of 17/3/2025 - Does perfection exist?
Week of 24/3/2025 - Can we survive without fruits and vegetables?
Week of 31/3/2025 - Should age restrictions exist?
Week of 7/4/2025 - Is it good to make friends online?
Week of 14/4/2025 - Is it better to know everything or to know nothing?
Week of 21/4/2025 - Studying Science
Week of 28/4/2025 - Video Games
Week of 5/5/2025 - Population
Week of 12/5/2025 - Poverty and Health
Week of 19/5/2025 - Obesity
Week of 26/5/2025 - Hacking
Further topics will be added.

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.

Further debates will be added.

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher Callum BA, CELTA, TEFL, TESOL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher Nirusha MSc BSc TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Molly BA, PGCE
North Carolina Teaching Certificate
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher Lisa, BA, MA, CELTA TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Teacher Hollie BA TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Melissa BEd
Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Master's Degree in Education from Charles Sturt University
Teacher Vicki M.Ed, CELTA.
Master's Degree in Education from University of the People
Teacher Nergis BA MEd CELTA
Master's Degree in Forensic Science and Technology from Teesside University
Teacher Rosie BSc TEFL
Master's Degree in International Relations from University of Strathclyde
Teacher Ewan BA MSc TEFL PhD (ongoing)
Master's Degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from University of Melbourne
Teacher Marie BCSC MA
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from U.S. Seminary
Teacher Baron MA in Theology
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Buckinghamshire New University
Teacher Callum BA, CELTA, TEFL, TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Portland Bible College
Teacher John BTh TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Plymouth University
Teacher Kerry BA(hons) Cambridge teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from University of the Free State
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Africa
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from University of Southampton
Teacher Nirusha MSc BSc TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Plymouth
Teacher Molly BA, PGCE
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Teacher Kara BEEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ashford University
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Huddersfield University
Teacher Rosie BSc TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from DMU
Teacher Lisa, BA, MA, CELTA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from State University of New York College at Brockport
Teacher Jennifer BS TESOL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Teacher Kayla BA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University
Teacher Emma MEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Université de Moncton
Teacher Fiona BSc
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Texas A&M University
Teacher Jerin B.S., TESOL, IELTS, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from RMIT University
Teacher Marie BCSC MA
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Vancouver Island University
Teacher Melissa BEd
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
Teacher Kassie BS TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from University of Ottawa
Teacher Matt BA TESOL
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ashford University
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from Ashford University
Teacher Kenny BA TESOL TEFL
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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