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Let's Debate: Ongoing Course

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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1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
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 19/8/24  - Is it okay to keep animals in zoos?
Week of 26/8/24  - Does perfection exist?
Week of 2/9/24  - Can we survive without fruits and vegetables?
Week of 9/9/24  - Should age restrictions exist?
Week of 16/9/24  - Is it good to make friends online? 
Week of 23/9/24 - Is it better to know everything or to know nothing?
Week of 30/9/24 - Studying Science
Week of 7/10/24 - Video Games
Week of 14/10/24 - Population
Week of 21/10/24 - Poverty and Health
Week of 28/10/24 - Obesity
Week of 4/11/24 - Hacking
Week of 11/11/24 - Global Warming 
Week of 18/11/24 - Cloning
Week of 25/11/24 - Veganism
Week of 2/12/24 - Is College Essential?
Week of 9/12/24 - Should Kids Be Allowed to Have Cell Phones?
Week of 16/12/24 - Should Homework Be Banned in Elementary School?
Week of 23/12/24 - Is It Better to Be an Only Child or Have Siblings?
Week of 30/12/24 - Should School Uniforms Be Mandatory?
Week of 6/1/25 - Is It Important to Learn a Second Language?
Week of 13/1/25 - Should Children Be Allowed to Watch TV or Play Video Games Before Finishing Their Homework?
Week of 20/1/25 - Life in Space
Week of 27/1/25 - Getting Older
Week of 3/2/25 - Living in Cities
Week of 10/2/25 - Intelligence
Week of 17/2/25 - Types of Medicine
Week of 24/2/25 - Nutrition
Week of 3/3/25 - Fast Food

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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Supply List
Please can learners bring a notebook, and a pen or pencil to each debate with them.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
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District of Columbia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
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Master's Degree in Education from Charles Sturt University
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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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weekly
1x per week
35 min

Completed by 112 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-5 learners per class

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