Education Debate Topics — page 17

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801.
Schools should be allowed to celebrate Confederate History Month
For
I might of won
He did good just sad he had to FF
Against
"Thanks for accepting." You're Welcome :) "First of all the Confederacy wasn't wrong it was states' rights and it ment the right of less govermment. Also the United States kept slaves too. But if Also learn about the past we won't repeat it, If every school in America oberved…
Confederate History Month would be a waste of time at schools. The topic of the confederacy is covered during American History. There is no reason why teachers should have to change the curriculum just to do some extra teaching on the confederacy. If students already know about…
802.
US high schools and middle schools should be reformed
For
As long as college goes over the stuff learned in high school, A student could coast through high school without learning anything and still be able to succeed in college(as long as they have the work ethic). If a student that squandered through high school could turn it around…
AP classes are often about equivalent to a college level class, And I see a lot of kids do well in it without ever taking the high school version of the class. Whatever you missed in high school would be easy to make up in college, This is especially the case because colleges…
Against
The instigator forgot that I clearly mentioned the idea of work ethic. The idea of high school is that it's meant to be unnecessarily uncomfortable. Maybe college makes more sense but college isn't the way the world works. Often one has to do an exuberant amount of the same…
My opponent professed that the high school system of US should be reformed, But I refuse this motion by saying that he has the wrong incentives to do so. Anything springing from the wrong incentive can't be virtuous or good, Even if its effects in the short term appear as good.…
803.
The unit system is better than the end-of-year exam system
For
I think you are missing the basic points of what I'm trying to say. You claim that exams help deal with stress, but you don't ever give an explanation as to how. You even admit that exams are more stressful. My inferred explanation is that adding stress will help someone to…
Not only will a student following the unit system have all the aforementioned bonuses, the student will also have several additional bonuses that grow from one simple fact: a student studying for a unit test won't have to spend as much time at home studying as a student…
Against
"Not only will a student following the unit system have all the aforementioned bonuses, the student will also have several additional bonuses that grow from one simple fact: a student studying for a unit test won't have to spend as much time at home studying as a student…
Final exams are excellent in preparing a student for difficulties in the real world. You mentioned that nobody will be going up to you randomly and fact checking you, however I think you missed the whole point. My point is that it helps students deal with stress. There will be…
804.
Shakespeare should be taught in schools
For
Being dumb does not make us a happier person because if you were dumb = no qualifications = no job = bad financial ststus WIthout our education we would be no where the pc wouldnt be invented we would be living with no house as to build a house you need to be qualified etc etc.…
You point out School is not for learning.... I Strongly disagree as school is an Educational place and put here in society so that we learn otherwise why wouldn't they let us stay at home all the time.... Also Teaching Shakespeare is not at all hard it is more the way you go…
Against
"Being dumb does not make us a happier person because if you were dumb = no qualifications = no job = bad financial ststus" Yeah, but you'd be too dumb to realize your life sucks. "WIthout our education we would be no where the pc wouldnt be invented we would be living with no…
"You point out School is not for learning.... I Strongly disagree as school is an Educational place and put here in society so that we learn otherwise why wouldn't they let us stay at home all the time.... Also Teaching Shakespeare is not at all hard it is more the way you go…
805.
Physical education in schools should be compulsory
For
Sport helps to forge character.
The quest for national sporting achievement begins in schools.
Against
Individuals should have the right to control their own bodies
Physical education is best taught to selected groups
806.
Homeschooling is a viable alternative to public schooling
For
I accept.
*insert kfc here*
Against
As told by Cooldudebro, I'm supposed to debate with you with this topic (he PM'd me).
??? kfc??
807.
Homework should be banned
For
if u dont know what hw means that means that your brain has been DESTROYED by it. idiot. hw is hw. thats the definition. slavery is whatever i call it, because its all up to the person, stop trying to trick the audience, they know the truth(hopefully) and will vote for whos…
thank you for your compliment.first of all, hw is boring... right? everyone can agree that its not FUN to do. so why should we do it? that question may seem stupid, but its true. if u have ur life taken away from u by hw, then thats immoral, because its no different then…
Against
"if u dont know what hw means that means that your brain has been DESTROYED by it. idiot. hw is hw. thats the definition. slavery is whatever i call it, because its all up to the person, stop trying to trick the audience, they know the truth(hopefully) and will vote for whos…
(I apologize, but I may seem a little less professional. I had very little sleep last night, so apologies in advance)"first of all, hw is boring... right? everyone can agree that its not FUN to do. so why should we do it? that question may seem stupid, but its true. if u have…
808.
Art and music should be required in grade school
For
Art and music programs are important to children in grade school as young minds are the most able to be cultivated and the benefits of both art and music on developing minds have been shown in various research publications. Art programs are able to cultivate developing artists…
Against
Unfortunately my opponent has forfeited this debate. I wish him luck in the next round. Perhaps we shall meet again!
Because my opponent did not reply in Round 2, I will take this opportunity to continue with the points I promised to address at the end of Round 1. 1. Funding Not only are art and music classes unnecessary to have in grade school, they are also very expensive. These classes…
809.
No Child Left Behind should be repealed
For
I thank tastytaco for arguing in a timely manner and for making this a notable debate. :). I will start off with his arguments on my attacks and then go on to his attacks on my case. "Now, my opponent points out that the amount of African-Americans graduating in Minnesota is…
But back to business. I will go off of my opponents points. In his first point, he states that NCLB has improved opportunities for low-income and minority students. Now, this can be a common misconception. From . http://www.tcdailyplanet.net... An Education Week survey found…
Against
But, lets move on to what we are discussing here today. That NCLB is a negative policy and should be terminated. I stand in firm negation of this resolution. So, let me begin unraveling my case to you all. I concede to the fact that graduation rates are not perfect. But what I…
But lets move on to the debate. I will go down the flow of his argument and show you why they are wrong. "An Education Week survey found that 83 percent of Minnesota€™s white students graduated from high school in 2003, compared with just 44 percent of African-Americans. The…
810.
Schools should have longer hours but shorter school days
For
yes I have you thought about how some of them live farther away than others that's why their will be more bus do drop kids off so that wont be a problem and this is for the good of both teachers and students like now some teachers don't be having time to plan for the next class…
i thank their should be longer school hours just for the fact u will learn more in that day then going 9 to 4:15 and learn nothing plus more days off for the teachers and students
Against
Yet you do realize that this really doesn't give teachers a chance to really plan with having longer school hours, and though it seems easy to teach the some thing over and over it gets really tiring. They'll become tired especially with students who work at different paces…
Though this may seem true to you have you thought about the consequences for the children? Have you thought about how some of them live farther away than others? Don't you think you'll be putting too much on the children ? You have to think about all these things when it comes…
811.
Corporal punishment should be used for teenage theft
For
The notion kids fooling around with hand guns should be treated as nothing more than adolescent curiosity strikes me as at least a little irresponsible. Even more irresponsible is for them to be allowed to find out if they're real. The most dangerous way for a child to find out…
If the theft involved a firearm it would raise a legitimate concern about public safety. For the pastor not to report it to law enforcement could be a serious a serious dereliction of duty. On the other hand if the theft was of a more mundane variety such as stealing stationery…
Against
Well, basically teenagers shouldn't be reported because their brain is still developing and they are usually reckless. Whippings shouldn't be given as they are too harsh and draw blood, and people would report the father for ill-treatment of the boys. Whippings can physically…
The pastor shouldn't report the firearm theft as well as teenagers' are often curious about such things and term it "cool". I think we must focus more on solutions than on punishment, and give the person a chance to live. A teenager may simply want to see if the guy really has…
812.
Haircut policies should not be abolished in schools
For
Why do we need to abolished the policies given by our teacher in order to look the school beautiful and to be seen by the others that the students are punctual. Aren't you happy? That you've been praised by others?
Against
My argument still stands. He must have been one of those one-timers. It is unfortunate he did not reply.
That's what I thought. He cannot rebuttul. He does not want to. He most likely does not know what he is talking about on the issue. But I give him props for trying.
813.
Intelligence should matter more than effort for school grades
For
I would not like to fritter away at long, redundant arguements. You say that school's purpose is to prepare one for the real world, all events thereafter school. Increasing one's ability to reason efficiently and increasing one's worldly and basic knowledge would help much more…
Definitions: Intelligence - One's intellect and ability to reason efficiently Determine - Impact; alter Grades - The score presented by an official that represents how much of the designated material one understands and retains Effort - the amount of work put forth towards a…
Against
The basic objective of homework is what school is designed for in the first place: to increase your knowledge and IMPROVE your intelligence. Homework, classwork, and projects improve your sense of responsibility, and provide a real time report of your progress in class.…
You say that increasing one's ability to reason efficiently and increasing one's worldly and basic knowledge would help much more in the real world, but you don't explain how a student lacking such skills would be a more competetive worker than one already posessing those…
814.
Children should be strongly pushed to achieve their full potential
For
YES, I agree that thee are a lot of famous people who achieved their dream. But not all people have the same nature. People are different.Many well-intentioned parents encourage their children to accomplish great things. Most are motivated by a strong desire to see them succeed…
But children should be advised what to do. They are too little to do something themselves. The kids, for example, are taught and discriplined to understand different behaviour needs. In case, they can have knowledge in difference of lazy and hardworking characters. That…
Against
in my opinion children should't be controlled all the time because they become antisocial, and more you controll your child, less you leave chance to reach to a success as you child is not independent person. you'd better try a lot of spheres where your child can be involved,…
You may be talking about children in past. Nowadays children know what they want know and can explore what they need to know. When children is forced to do something it's too depressive for him, the stress can cause fatal consequences on the mind of a child, so that means to…
815.
Grades should be abolished in schools
For
Damn. I must say, I haven't any further thoughts on this. You pulled out a lot of points on this, and I can't really reply to them. I'm all out of arguments for this.
I did not expect such a great reply; I am stumped. While it is true that school choice is a family problem, I also believe rewards are partially family issues, as well. The reason I sometimes don't try on my tests is because I expect a reward afterwards, and your are correct on…
Against
That is very true. As we both said before, all kids are different. Which means they receive or expect different rewards. It is very true that some kids like having their family or just parents appreciate and acknowledge that their child is doing well and compliment them. Some…
Your points are very interesting and I partially agree with them. Although, rewards aren't exactly a bad thing. For example, the reward of doing well in high school is going to a good college. That is the reward. The think you are working towards. The reason why there are…
816.
The letter C should be abolished from the alphabet
For
I will wait to post my first arguement after my opponent has accepted the debate.
Against
Extend all arguments.
Since my opponent has forfeited this round I will take the liberty of posting definitions: http://dictionary.reference.com...: 1. the third letter of the English alphabet, a consonant. 2. any spoken sound represented by the letter C or c, as in cat, race, or circle. Arguments:…
817.
Corporal punishment should be permitted in schools
For
I will concede the debate. I prefer debates as an exchange of opinions and not as a listing of competing links. That's fine but I prefer debating our own opinions not posting those of others and calling them facts. In addition Con had the much stronger case. As a general rule…
I forfeit this round
Against
Seeing as my opponent has forfeited. , failed to follow he rules of the debate, and has not defended his case. I will urge a con ballot. I have followed the rules of the debate, I have argued every round, I have defended my own case, and I have attacked my opponents case, I…
Thank you. Let me begin by saying that yet again you have not given any sources at all so I can automatically assume that you did not use any and therefor this is all opinion based. I will now counter your previous statement. Seeing as you have not provided a source for you…
818.
Elementary school children should be allowed to carry cell phones
For
Like you said, cell phones do not need to be smartphones. There are phones with limited functions, phone watches, trackers, etc. These phones would not have any functions that are distracting to young children. It will mostly be a benefit for the parent as they are able to…
I will be pro for allowing children in kindergarten through grade 5 to carry cell phones.---Reasoning1. ConvenienceAs children begin school, it will be common for them to be away from their parents. Providing children with a cell phone or similar device will allow them to…
Against
I understand parents want to keep tabs on where their children are. Yes, there is a company that creates cell phones with restrictions. For example up tp ten phone numbers. Cell phones cause many distractions to young children such as reading and writing.
Should children as young as five years old or from Kindergarten through grade five carry cell phones?
819.
Homework should be reduced
For
Teacher need to give less homework because homework does not help student learn. Teacher should give project instead.
Against
forfeited again!!! lord renly is forfeiting in every round.. there fore vote con!!!!!!
!! ?? ?? ?? ? I will still be continuing with my argument for round 3# *homeworks keep us busy. .it keeps us away from laziness *"studying is the key to future while the homework is the lock" this is a perfect quote which indicates thet if we dont do homeworks our education is…
820.
Schools should require student uniforms
For
Extend all arguments. Thank you.
Extend all arguments. Thank you.
Against
Teachers are trying to get school officials for school to make UNIFORMS! I understand this would eliminate many things in schools, but dress codes and punishments for defiance should just be lifted. Please debate me and give me a good debate on this subject!
If school uniforms were made, that would eliminate freedom and uniqueness upon first impression for children. I beleive that if uniforms were made, everyone would be beleived as the same and boring. As uniforms may help some issues with dress codes and how girls and guys dress,…
821.
Students should choose career paths early in their education
For
I think that schools in Ontario should start teaching kids about their career choice earlier then grade 8. I think this would get students to think about what they would like to do in high school more clearly then if they started to think about their career in grade 8. I think…
Against
My opponent has forfeited. Please extend my arguments.
My opponent has forfeited. Please extend my arguments.
822.
Students should be allowed to use electronics in schools
For
I strongly believe that electronics should be allowed in schools, as I am in school myself.
Against
Pro has not written anthing yet, and thereby hasn't refuted my argument agaisnt having electronics in school. Pro also appears not to have been on this site for a week, the same time she joined. Choose how you want to interpret that.
Since Pro has not posted anything, I will waive the last round and will post my argument here. Electronics are distracting, and during class students need to be paying attention. Therefore, electronics should be banned at school.
823.
Children should be encouraged to learn musical instruments
For
I can sympathize with that, but I have a niece in grade 9 who gets straight A's and still takes on numerous musical activities inside and outside of school. Academics are actually more stressful and tiring for a child than playing musical instruments. Music allows children to…
For centuries children have been encouraged to learn music or musical instruments to benefit their both musical and academic knowledge, after all, theory music is just maths on a staff isn't it? I want to know what you think about encouraging today's children to learn music and…
Against
Learning to play an instrument is something that some people like to do. To be honest though not a lot do. Why should we encourage something they dislike?
Learning to play musical instruments is a hobby for some, but encouraging them to play musical instruments is not the best idea. Children need to know things they will always need in life. Math and Science and S.S. is something they need. Musical instruments are also a…
824.
Governments should do more to help people afford college
For
The only reason that people who have advanced degrees aren't getting work are because they're being beat out by outsourced people who are willing to work for more hours with less pay. So If you apply your "Tough Luck" persona, then they can go out there and decide to work for…
Now, on to business. You say that the government would be bankrupted because of this. But, if people were to make more money they would be paying a larger income tax and spending more money, thus improving the economy. Though I admit that there is an unemployment rate, this…
Against
My opponent has made quite a few changes to his argument. I will address them as they pop up. "The only reason that people who have advanced degrees aren't getting work are because they're being beat out by outsourced people who are willing to work for more hours with less…
"You say that the government would be bankrupted because of this. But, if people were to make more money they would be paying a larger income tax and spending more money, thus improving the economy." My opponent reiterates his point that larger incomes would lead to larger…
825.
Schools should adopt a specialist approach to education
For
Actually I never mentioned the fact that kids should decide what path to choose at an early age. What is necessary to do when kids are too little to decide is to offer tests (that would not cause emotional stress, of course, better in the form of a friendly talk with a kid and…
Of course, the point about the financial side of the question that you made, may baffle anyone starting from a common person and ending with the government. However, it is always a matter of prioritizing. Isn't it true that the sphere of education worth adequate and even…
Against
True I guess it does cause kids to become more responsible yet there is also the fact you completely forgot about a specialising approach isn't just one field. A businessman needs to know how to persuade, which requires literature skills. A designer might need to know math to…
The cons may not be insuperable but does that make this the right idea for the system? Let's consider how much it would take for politicians to change the public school system which was barely changed in a decade. Another con is your relying on kids do decide what they want to…
826.
Homeschooled students should be allowed to join public school activities
For
My argument is that home schooled students should have to right to participate in the public schooling activities. Such as: Basketball, Softball, Debate, Band, etc. Pretty much anything besides class. Like clubs. That the school offers they should be able to interact with what…
So what you are saying is that Home schooled kids should be able to participate in public schooling clubs and actitives. To that i find that wrong because, anyone that is of the age to play high school activites and feels good about the changes of actually making a team or…
Against
Fair enough. I'll accept this one.Round starts with you, pro.
I have a hard time figuring out what my opponent is shooting for. Not only did she not post her case in the first round of debating, she held it off to the LAST ROUND, giving me the least amount of time possible to refute it. This in itself is highly abusive to me, so I ask…
827.
Students are given too much homework
For
This was my first debate and I came unprepared, you win.
I think homework makes kids go on electronics because it take so long, then afterward kids want a break. With no homework kids will have time to learn skills from their fathers and grandfathers that they would not have time for with homework.
Against
Thank you for the debate and being big enough to admit defeat.
I, the Con, will argue that less homework will make kids no more productive. 1. Opinions =/= Evidence You said "I think homework makes kids go on electronics because it takes so long, then afterwards kids want a break." You say you think instead of you know. This isn't about…
828.
School uniforms should be abolished
For
Those professions need a varying degree of professionalism. Take the medical profession. A doctor wears scrubs because if he doesn"t he risks causing infection. Depending on the seriousness of the situation this could end in him/her losing their job permanently. This is very…
First off we are talking about school, not professional sports players. That is a different scenario and in that case, it is essential for them to wear a uniform to avoid confusion. However, going to school is not a public spectacle and will not be viewed on live television.…
Against
School may not be viewed on live television, but a school uniform is the uniform you wear during class periods as well as the Phys. Ed uniforms and team uniforms that are used to represent the school, everything comes hand in hand. The same goes for uniforms of different…
What would happen if a Professional NBA basketball team like the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors, came onto the court for an NBA game and showed up in mixed and matched clothes? How would people be able to establish senses of right and wrong, how would the players know…
829.
Black history should be taught in schools
For
That is just my point. American history is not a complete American history until it includes all the events and experiences that make it American history. If you have ever tried to do a chemistry experiment without using all of the chemicals, you would not have the desired…
Hello Mags2, My burden is to show that the history of black people is clearly underrepresented in the American School curriculum. My intent is to show that the inclusion of black history into the school curriculum enhances the educational experience and promotes a better…
Against
If we were to enforce more knowledge of black americans, then there would be more controversy over their history. Evermore, people would want black history to be part of the whole curriculum of school's history, and there would be no American history. When the day comes when…
I do agree with you that black history is underrepresented in schools, but why must it focus on black history? There are many races that have shaped America to what it is. For example, http://en.wikipedia.org... Different races are just as important to be taught in schools…
830.
English should remove or replace the word 'the'
For
Let's do this you freaking "The" lovers.
I'm very short on time, but none of that matters, as I've clearly won this debate. Con drops all arguments and basically now agrees that replacing the word "The" with the symbol I suggested would save a ton of time in a lot of different settings and in fact be a time saver for…
Against
Accepted.
My opponent has completely dropped one point: the symbol would not actually replace the word "the". Using the "the" symbol may be beneficial to typing speed. That doesn't matter. Since my opponent failed to meet his burden of proof by failing to provide a symbol that would…
831.
Virginia high school start times should be moved one hour later
For
Nobody's account has been deleted.
Nobody's account has been deleted.
Against
I choose him to debate because he is apparently a teacher at a Newport News High School. >I will be negating the resolution: Resolved: High School Start Times In Virginia (Our Purposes: 7:00 AM) Should Be Moved 1 Hour Later >The round structure will be as follows: Neg 1:…
832.
Students should be paid for good grades
For
yes because it encourages them to work harder
Against
Extend arguments.
I have refuted my opponent's arguments, thus they fall. My opponent has forfeited and not challenged any of my points. Extend these.
833.
Teaching creationism in public schools should be illegal
For
It is legal in 14 states in the United States to teach creationism in schools that the public pays for. Creationism will never be proved and evolution has allot of evidence and 95% of all scientists accept it as truth. There are Atheists, Jews, Muslims and many others paying…
Against
#WinningSwag
So. .. .. Whats up? I forward all arguments.
834.
Creationist websites are reliable sources for debates
For
Ok. Time for closing arguments. I think it's unfair for Evolutionists to say Creationist sites are unreliable simply because they come to a different conclusion than Evolutionists do. I apologize if I accidentally said atheists ridicule theists. It IS true that some do, but I…
I've heard of that resistance against antibiotics argument. The good news for your case is that this supports natural selection, a crucial and non random part of Evolution. The bad news is, this does NOT prove the idea that natural selection and random chance can turn one…
Against
My opinion of Creationist sites being more unreliable lies mainly not in the conclusion itself, but the nature of the conclusion as something that can't really be tested. While I do appreciate the fact that some people accept different theories, as without this we would still…
Okay, here's my rebuttal:Contention 1: People have no problem using web sites biased toward Evolution.I feel that this is covered by my argument. Evolution is able to be observed and tested, therefore the information that you get from those sources will be fairly consistent,…
835.
Bilingual education should be mandatory in all public schools
For
My apologizes for missing the last round. However here is the proof of the health benefits.http://gu.com... To address you experience in high school is yours alone. Not most or all. I had not mentioned anything about any Spanish speaking person/American in this country not…
Well I can see some of your points, you are forgetting this would be implemented starting in kindergarten. With the rapid globalization of the world, with in time it will be mandatory to speak at least (Spanish) in this country. Today the study of a foreign language does only…
Against
My arguments stand, as Pro forfeits.
I disagree intensely with your statement that rapid globalization will require us to learn Spanish. I belive that(at the very least)America will retain its identity for a hundred more years. By that I mean that America will function much like it always has and people who speak…
836.
Public schools are the fairest way to educate everyone
For
I wouldn't be entitled to that opinion for too long , but maybe you didn't know this that the government gives double the money that he does give to private schools to public schools. This money or you could call funds is what creates education so it better and fairer to bring…
Against
Interesting fact, current spending per student in the public system is around $13,000 per year. When adjusting for inflation the amount per student in 1975 was only $6,400. Regardless of doubling the money spent teaching students, learning has remained stagnant, according to…
Indeed, public schools are more common, but this is simply because it is the default option. Around 10% of school-aged children attend private schools. But that is not the stated argument. Just because a government program exists and has existed for a long time doesn't mean it…
837.
Students should be allowed to use personal devices in class
For
AffResolved: Personal Electronic Devices in the classroom should be allowed.WLPPFDef: Personal electronics refers to any instrument that uses electricity, for ex: tablets, cell phones, and computers that is owned by the student for at least a one-year term.Standard:The…
Distractions1. Even though they may be a source of disctractions, theyare still proven to improve test scores.2. Just like schools make us turn off our cell phones now,we can do the same to other electronics. Teachers willnot be letting their students use their electronics all…
Against
Good Luck!!! First some framework We would like to start off with definitions Personal electronic devices- a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically- Princeton University Examples could be a cellular phone, a tablet, or a computer. Classroom - any school classroom…
Good Luck opponent!!DistractionsYou said...1. Still improves Test scoresResponse- As I said before, doesn't cheating improve test scores?2. Teachers make us turn off cell phones- why not now?Response 1- Didn't you say you would use the Electronic device as textbooks, so almost…
838.
School is too boring for students
For
are you a teacher? which school do you go to? (i wont stalk you im 13) and i just wrote this debate because i was bored so dont get competitive
is it?
Against
hey bro Nah im not a teacher but a yr 10 student --16 meridian school is my school. it is a branch of oneschool ... i am in no case a teacher pet but rather enjoy time with fellow students and doing L2L which is where the students are just given core subjects and a few lessons…
No, school is not boring. when you are at a good school with teachers that understand you and know you and students who are all!! good friends, you start to see that the work becomes fun and imboring (if that is a word) and therefore is not boring. if you disagree with me then…
839.
Schools should require student uniforms
For
I will be arguing that students should have to wear uniforms at schools. My opponent will be arguing against this. This is a tournament debate: http://www.debate.org...6,000 characters per round.4 rounds.2 weeks voting time.First round is for acceptance. Good luck to my opponent.
"Maybe. But with no statistics on what the bully would do, (Look for new things to make fun of him for or just stop) We can't use your argument as an assertion or proof that it will reduce bullying."I agree. However it is entirely likely that the only reason the bully was…
Against
"I agree" Well that's good. "it is entirely likely that the only reason the bully was picking on the kid in the first place was because of what the kid was wearing. If clothing no longer mattered then this would no longer be a problem" Sure, but no evidence has been shown that…
.. "Or maybe bullies will just decide to leave the poor kid alone"Maybe. But with no statistics on what the bully would do, (Look for new things to make fun of him for or just stop) We can't use your argument as an assertion or proof that it will reduce bullying. "Unless a…
840.
State control over admission and curriculum criteria has negative effects
For
When the state has control of the purse strings, it wields a great deal of power over universities. In the case of Ireland, for example, the government has so much influence over higher education that it altered the governing structures of the major universities in 2000 through…
When the state has control of the purse strings, it wields a great deal of power over universities. In the case of Ireland, for example, the government has so much influence over higher education that it altered the governing structures of the major universities in 2000 through…
Against
Publicly funded universities in practice do not become parrots of the state's agenda; far from it, in fact. Often it is public institutions that are the most outspoken against government activities. The University of California, Berkeley, for example, is one of the most…
Publicly funded universities in practice do not become parrots of the state's agenda; far from it, in fact. Often it is public institutions that are the most outspoken against government activities. The University of California, Berkeley, for example, is one of the most…
841.
Student discipline in the classroom should be strict
For
Should disruptive students be removed from the classroom and given punitive disciplinary consequences such as school suspension or given a more rehabilitative program such as Restorative Justice that takes does not approve of school suspensions.
Against
Well let the voting begin....
First, of we need to think about if the parent would approve of such behavior by the staff of the school. What if the parent really doesn't approve of the parent disciplining their child and the parent doesn't discipline their child at home most likely. I think it would be very…
842.
Children should be required to wear school uniforms
For
fine if it makes you happy ill vote no
true but just because it's not porn doesn't mean kids should dress inappropriately.
Against
dude what is wrong with u k think about this they can show who someone is and what they are like ( again side note abolish fcc(and also thanks for looking at the debate thenks))
if there is blood and guts and or porn it is very inepropret but if it is some girl on a surf board collered out it is fine i dont care what u think but i hope u understand school uniforms suck. ( side note abolish the fcc)
843.
Schools worldwide should teach more logic and reasoning
For
"As a subject on its own, a waste of time and effort."I would come to disagree. Logic and reasoning are very useful to society and the individual as it improves manner of thinking. History teaches us that social injustices and crimes against humanity are not the product of a…
"I am sad to see that many false claims have been made in the pro's opening argument."Enlighten me."It is clear that if reading skills, listening skills, prejudice, superstition, relativist thinking, distrust in reason, short-term thinking, selective perception, selective…
Against
My opponent has conceded that they are ultimately wrong.This has been a wonderful debate.
As a subject on its own, a waste of time and effort.It's taught as an integrated part of all other subjects.There is simply no need for it.
844.
Public universities should offer free tuition
For
I did not know that my opponent would be focusing on the U.K. I agree with him that it is exceedingly difficult to find statistics that represent the world, and so, in light of my opponent's focus, before I move onto my broader argument, I would like to point out a few things…
"But that is the reason we have student loans! If one gets a university place, they will almost certainly get a student loan. This means that there is no immediate financial barrier to going to university. No matter if someone is living in poverty, they will be able to go to…
Against
IntroductionFirst I would like to clarify that, even though this debate is applicable to all countries, I am focusing on Britain since I am British; and furthermore this debate pertains to Britain particularly as there will be a general election next month and tuition fees are…
Thank you Pericles :)Cost of universityMy opponent's main argument is that the cost of university disproportionately harms the poor, and hence university education isn't "generally available and equally accessible to all."But that is the reason we have student loans! If one…
845.
Debating has more negative effects than positive ones
For
DAVcactus has forfeited this round as well.
I would like to refute some of the points that the opposition mentions. The first is that debate does not teach us to be polite and calm. In fact it only engenders negative feelings such as intimidation, fear, and pressure. I would like to say that in the legitimate form of…
Against
The opposition has stated that debate does not teach us to be polite and calm. However, I would like to point out to the opposition that we are politely discussing this motion whilst basking in the nonexistent intimidation and fear in this debate. He has also stated that the…
As the negative side of this debate, I am here to prove that debating does not have more negative sides than positive ones. Before I move on to my points, I would like to rebutt some of the arguments put forward by the opposition. To begin with, the opposition has stated that…
846.
Homework should be abolished
For
homework is repetition and sometimes it doesn't help because it takes up our time and gives us a lot of stress
No work and revision should be done in break instead of activities because after school students need time to have fun and relax at home.
Against
Homework gives us practice and we understand the lesson or concept better if we practice at home. Homework helps us realize are weak points. Most people dont listen in class.
But we are students.we should spend time to study. Homework is just show us what we should to do.
847.
Homework does more good than harm for students
For
Well, since you have nothing to argue about, I guess we should skip to the voting time.
Since you forfeited this round, I think you've been getting to agree with me. So I am not post any arguments for this round.
Against
Studies have shown that homework can actually lower test scores. California school districts have already taken steps towards banning homework. Some schools who have, including some schools in Texas have seen 25% increases in their test scores. Not only this, but studies have…
So For Example, you could say my position of homework is Pro/Con because blank. Have fun and Good Luck! My position on homework is Con, because I think that it causes stress on students and takes time away from extra curricular activities.
848.
Schools should allow students to own and use phones
For
I understand my opponents arguments and shall explain something that will prove both our sides. Students should be allowed but can't use them during teaching and can only use them during an emergency.
I shall prove my position by defending my arguments about how schools should allow the usage of mobile phones. Definition: A mobile phone (also known as a cellular phone, cell phone, and a hand phone) is a device that can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link while…
Against
To begin, I would like to note that I as the negative merely need to demonstrate that the resolution as it stands is an incorrect position. I will agree with my opponent's definition for now, but reserve the right to clarify my understanding of it throughout the debate. I…
I must apologize to my opponent and the viewers for my forfeiture of the previous round. I am truly sorry, but hope that you can understand that life must take precedence to this debate, and even this wonderful community. My opponent's only response to my arguments (which he…
849.
Algebra should not be required for high school graduation
For
sup thanks for acepting this debate I am extremely busy so TROlololo9lolololololololo. Even though I am not arguing please argue. Thanks Troll
Hi Thank you for joining the Debate, I will be Pro arguing that the passing of Algebra should not be required for High school graduation.
Against
Accepted.
Too bad my opponent fully forfeited :(
850.
Students should be allowed to eat food in classrooms
For
I came across this debate topic and I strongly wanted to debate it. It is open for anyone to debate. Round One- Acceptance (only! )
Resolved: That I in fact have supported my claims and provided good evedince to surport these clams.
Against
I accept.
Since my opponent gave a round 4 argument that doesn't really need to be responded to, I will give a short conclusion/summary of this debate. I responded to all of my opponent's round two arguments and showed why they are illogical. I also responded to everything my opponent…

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