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Let's Debate: Ongoing Course (Ages 14-18) B2+

In this debating club, learners will share their ideas on a variety of scientific topics. Learners will develop their critical thinking, organisation and communication skills.
Orchard Academy
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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 4/11/24 - Global Warming
Week of 11/11/24 - Cloning
Week of 18/11/24 - Veganism
Week of 25/11/24 - Is College Essential?
Week of 2/12/24 - Should Kids Be Allowed to Have Cell Phones?
Week of 9/12/24 - Should Homework Be Banned in Elementary School?
Week of 16/12/24 - Is It Better to Be an Only Child or Have Siblings?
Week of 23/12/24 - Should School Uniforms Be Mandatory?
Week of 30/12/24 - Is It Important to Learn a Second Language?
Week of 6/1/25 - Should Children Be Allowed to Watch TV or Play Video Games Before Finishing Their Homework?
Week of 13/1/25 - Life in Space
Week of 20/1/25 - Getting Older
Week of 27/1/25 - Living in Cities
Week of 3/2/25 - Intelligence
Week of 10/2/25 - Types of Medicine
Week of 17/2/25 - Nutrition
Week of 24/2/25 - Fast Food
Week of 3/3/25 - Is it okay to keep animals in zoos?
Week of 10/3/25 - Does perfection exist?
Week of 17/3/25 - Can we survive without fruits and vegetables?
Week of 24/3/25 - Should age restrictions exist?
Week of 31/3/25 - Is it good to make friends online?
Week of 7/4/25 - Is it better to know everything or to know nothing?
Week of 14/4/25 - Studying Science
Week of 21/4/25 - Video Games
Week of 28/4/25 - Population
Week of 5/5/25 - Poverty and Health
Week of 12/5/25 - Obesity
Week of 19/5/25 - 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.

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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weekly
1x per week
35 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class

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