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Let's Debate: Ongoing Course 3x Week Camp

In this debating camp, learners will meet 3x a week, share their ideas on a variety of topics. Learners will develop their critical thinking, organisation and communication skills. ESL friendly.
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3 live meetings
1 hrs 45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

In this debate camp, 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 29/7/24 
- Should homework be banned in elementary school?
- Is it better to be an only child or have siblings?
- Should school uniforms be mandatory?

Week of 5/8/24 
- 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

Week of 12/8/24 
- Getting older
- Living in Cities
- Intelligence

Week of 19/8/24 
- Types of Medicine
 - Nutrition
 - Fast Food

Week of 26/8/24
 - Is it okay to keep animals in zoos?
- Does perfection exist?
 - Can we survive without fruits and vegetables?

Week of 2/9/24  
- Should age restrictions exist?
- Is it good to make friends online? 
- Is it better to know everything or to know nothing?

Week of 9/9/24 
- Studying Science
- Video Games
 - Population

Week of 16/9/24 
- Poverty and Health
- Obesity
- Hacking

Week of 23/9/24 
- Global Warming 
- Cloning
- Veganism

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.

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Cheyanne BS BA CT TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Teacher Fabien - OCT BPHED BED
Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Master's Degree from Erasmus University of Rotterdam
Teacher Shellan BA MA TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Benemerita y Centenaria Escuela Normal del Estado de San Luis Potosi
Teacher Francisco Flores BA BA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Bachelor's Degree from Cardiff University
Teacher Sapphire, BSc Econ CELTA
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rhodes University
Teacher Ellen, BSc., TEFL.
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oregon State University
Teacher Cheyanne BS BA CT TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in History from Oregon State University
Teacher Cheyanne BS BA CT TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Teacher Kara BEEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Teacher Kayla BA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from University of California, Davis
Teacher Shellan BA MA TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University
Teacher Emma MEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Waterloo
Teacher Stacy BA TESOL
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
Teacher Kassie BS 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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$45

weekly ($15 per class)
3x per week
35 min

Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class

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