Education Debate Topics — page 21

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• "Evolution is a critical part of biology which helps us understand not only the existence of higher life forms but also natural selection."This is a complete fallacy. (1) Evolutionists make some grandiose claims about how badly we need evolution, in so many things. It's rather…
• I didn't think anyone would, to tell you the truth. Good luck. According to a recent poll, by Pew Research, one third of Americans don't believe in evolution. When I say evolution, I'm referring to the 'goo to you' theory, as taught in our public schools. That's a pretty huge…

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• I can go back and forth indefinitely about budget cuts, but given that my opponent has not elaborated I will not. Am I supposed to fill in the blanks on a subject I did not bring up? If I believe, supported by the sources I have cited and provided, that #1- vocational programs…
• My opponent seems to have completely ignored my R2 arguments, but I will clarify nonetheless. 1. Budget Cuts: My opponent implies that I have not addressed the issue in full. I did address the issue. I pointed out that my opponent brought up an issue that does not affect…

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• Students already have a lot of stress in their lives and adding more by giving them a speech to present is cruel especially for those who have glossophobia or anxiety. So if students feel stressed and get anxiety speaking publicly, Why are you forcing them to. Also, Everyone is…

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• I would just like to say, this is the most unclear subject, perhaps ever. Is it should technology be used in a classroom? If this is indeed the subject of the debate, then I think I win almost automatically. If it isn't please explain what is.The answer is, of course, yes, for…
• Thank you for an engaging and civil discussion we are having so far. I will move straight to rebuttals. 1) My opponent says that this debate is on the levels and types of technology. He (I use He to simplify the use of gender pronouns) however, has failed to actually propose or…

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• My opponent's main point this round is that having non-streamed classroom prepares student's for life, as the workplace will not be streamed, however, I would like to dispute this point. Before I move on to the workplace, let's move on the where most students go after primary…
• I'll foreit this round also to keep things even.

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• after they finish it, then no time to enjoy their freedom" That is what weekends are for. That's when they can play and rest, and maybe an occasional day when they don't have any homework. And yes exactly, teenagers NEED rest to accomplish many thing in their educational life.…
• It is in a teenager's nature to sleep later then other age groups, and to keep the school's start time would result in more students earning inappropriate grades. Out of all age groups, teenagers need the most sleep (about 11 hours) and so if they wake up later for school, they…

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• "What I wanted to suggest was that there is no substitute of a good teacher and as far as a 'bad teacher' is concerned; even self study works well with it." Well too bad, as the final round is not the time of any debate to put limitations that keep the range of what you have to…
• "It is pretty obvious that when I talk about teachers better than computers I certainly mean that "good" teachers can't be replaced by a computer." No such thing is obvious at all. In round 1 you gave no definition of 'teacher' that defined it as the best example of a teacher.…

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• Rebuttal: Contention #1: Private schools being assisted in finances doesn't mean that they will be influenced by the government. The government just helps them a little in finances without government inside the schools. They can do whatever they want with only assistance from…
• i accept! con may state her case!

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• Ok, We both forfeited last round. In the UK there is no such thing as acceleration until secondary school is reached though we do have high and lower sets. The point is that although many kids of the brighter kids are taught stuff at the correct time many of the more challenged…
• Ok, let the debate commence! For this round I want to give my main argument and then, in up coming rounds, see how it pans out. I will start off with the three main subject areas: Science, English and Maths. Science is the basis of modern understanding and it explores the world…

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• I win
• Students should not be referred to by these terms. The terms are socially respected so as to be regarded to those with more life experience than us.It is a term of respect that says "hey you've lived longer than I so you probably know better than I and I respect that dawg; I…

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• Thank you for debating with me, I guess I will just go for it. "If a teen doesn't go to school where would she/he go?" Where ever they would like to be, with or without there parents consent. They could just exercise a lot, they could be on this website arguing if that's what…
• Hello, I would like to first state that this is my first debate, and I am on this website to learn about a wide range of topics, and walk away with more knowledge, and facts then I currently have. With that said, I may not have very well arguments, and may be easily "defeated."…

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• schools say hoodies are not allowed

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• OK thank you for those points. I shall now give mine. 1) Homework for reviewing Is it not true that there are students who daydream in class and not listen to a single thing the teacher says? No there are students like that. A classmate of mine in my former-school always…
• Ah homework. Homework, homework, homework. Thank you for creating this debate and I will be debating that homework is good. What is homework? Homework is actually schoolwork usually done at home. Who does not like homework? The students. Why do they not like homework? It is…

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• kids should be allowed to express themselves in school. If they are not allowed some amount of self expression now it will come out later, usually much more forcefully than had they been allowed some freedom as children. Not everyone person needs to be shoved into the same box.…
• Thank and yes it can be in general. Students should be allowed to express themselves. Although I am only 12 I have a lot to say.If people wear school uniforms the school will look bold and boring like a prison where every one has to wear the same thing.If children have to where…

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• we cant ignore that there are other methods we can use it , but also the cell phones are fastest than others . Not only will the children be in touch with the parents for regular instructions like a pick up point or change in time etc ., but more importantly , they can also…
• there is no doubt that a cell phone allows for the advantages of being able to contact a person directly during an emergency or otherwise . Knowing that a child has a mobile phone puts the parents at ease because they can call them in case of any change in plans , emergency…

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• I don't have time to post a argument at the moment, something came up. I will make sure to post for the next round though! My apology's to all voters and to Con! :)
• I believe that it is of the up-most importance for students to take a foreign language in elementary school (or earlier), for it develops their thinking skills and opens their minds to other ways of the world {1}. -- Can studying a second language in elementary school boost…

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• Should make up banned in schools?

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• What is your evidence to support that completely ditching textbooks is a bad idea, kids from early ages are starting to use iPads more and more and wouldn't it just make sense to have them continue using them throughout their middle school and high school years? While 65% of…
• I think that our world is constantly changing and having text books means we just can't keep up with what is changing in our world. The text books I use in school are just math, now I will use more going into my first year as an IB student but they can easily be downloaded into…

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• I understand my opponents standpoint on this. and i also acknowledge his debate but for this last round i will simply state that i believe this because the the reasons i have provided. and although i may not agree with my opposite on this one i know this was a great debate :)
• I understand my opponents standpoint on this, although i am not proclaiming that this should be a straight shot alternative. rather a suggestion to an idea that may have many answers. for example you may still give them a grade but not in a manner that may bring the students…

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• 1. Did you know that; The largest city in the United States is New York with 8,008,278 people (2000 census data). There are 9 active volcanoes in the United States? Did you also know that All but 2 are in Alaska ? That the deepest of the Great Lakes is Lake Superior at 1,333…
• I would just like to expand on exactly what my premise intends to cover. It intends to cover my belief that, while some people put heavy emphasis on geography (particularly geography in relation to exactly where other nations are, or even perhaps capitals of US states), even…

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• Girls are better than boys they are much more organized and nice.
• wooooooooww

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• Now that my opponent has finally made a proper argument that makes a bit of sense at the least, I will now being with my more serious argument.REFUTATIONS "forcing people to dress alike, takes away their individuality. All people need a sense of expression and many people do it…
• Exactly my point, school uniforms prevent such from happening. Yes, it is the girl's fault and she should put more clothes on, however with strict dress codes, this will not happen. No "hot girls" will be permitted to wear provocative clothing, improving studies of other…

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• Would need to provide a wide variety of options
• The aging population and increasing retirement age requires higher skills

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• I wasn't suggesting that everything could be taken as discrimination which is what my opponent appears to be saying here. I was saying that language that many people could take as discrimination. It's ridiculous to say that everything could be taken as discriminatory, and even…
• In response to my opponent's first argument I'd say that people being offended is enough. If people get seriously hurt and offended, then that's a good enough reason for us not to use them as a society. Why would we keep doing something that has a high chance of offending…

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• I agree with you that in normal student speech, they must tolerate all viewpoints (within reason). However, I disagree that a school promoted newspaper is normal student speech. In the quote I provided above, the Supreme Court said that there was a distinction. In this case,…
• If that were the case, then I would disagree with the Hazelwood decision. That proceeds from my argument, because if the Hazelwood case says censorship cannot exist, and the Hazelwood case is correct, then censorship is not allowed. However, the text of the decision (from…

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• While I grieve for his personal struggles on this topic as much as the next person, I would ask him to keep things empyrically and analytically relevant so as to keep personal biases out of a place they hold no quarter in: an academic debate. With that being said, I will now…
• I realize now that the argument I wanted to use for my previous shool uniform debate doesn't actually apply under my resolution. So rather than go through the awkwardness of saying that in the debate and hoping for a tie, I decided to create a new resolution to boost the number…

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• Well, unfortunately, my opponent never offered any of her own arguments. I was hoping we could discuss the issues. Having said that, I'm willing to offer some of my own. Argument: Cell phones should be in school. They need to be there for two reasons: 1. In today's busy world,…
• So my opponent admits to some plagiarism, but I still contend all of it was a straight copy and paste. But don't take my word for it... besides the website I posted above, I ask the voters to compare what we see in round one with what they find on this website:…

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• I thought you already conceded. Oh well, either way, I shall continue.REBUTTALS "Actually you just bragged and how would that ban their freedom outside of school you have alot of freedom you don't have to line up to go back in at home you can do anything you want outside like…
• That was not an opening statement thus the 7 point forfeiture. I thank you for the concession. Just for the points: Recess is important because it helps children relieve themselves, and thus improves school work and overall well being. Banning recess would ban children from a…

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• Yes that might be true that teachers want you to succeed but they do not want you to do it in a creative way, because they do not want your creativity getting in the way of you succeeding. School work is not about all the glitz and the glam, it is about the dedication you put…
• That may be true for some teachers, but not all teachers are as lenient when it comes to creativity. Teachers may let the students make suggestion but that does not mean that they will use them during the assignment. All teachers want is the work done on time and done correctly…

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• The average school lunch costs $2.08, according to the School Nutrition Association. But, http://www.massresources.org... states that meals are based off of salary income. Personally, my school lunch is over three dollars. You say that eating out is more expensive than eating…
• Students can bring school lunches from home, but they would possibly want to eat at an off-campus location. Students who are granted the freedom to eat off campus may act irresponsibly and get themselves into trouble, but if so they could be restricted from access to off-campus…

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• #noobsnipe
• Con is supposed to be against the idea of not wearing uniforms, per the debate topic. He is currently against the idea of wearing uniforms. Therefore, he concedes entirely, and I win this debate. #noobsnipe Should Con actually argue for his side, I will post a legitimate…

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• Thank you for the debate. C1- Well I agree with everything my opponent said. Further more the only reason Instructors consulting teaching values through teaching literature will have resolved this debate long before they walk into the classroom to supervise " a close reading of…

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• Ok, I know that students can't get a job 15 or younger. I agree that 15 or younger shouldn't be allowed to get an after school job, but since that topic didn't mentioned the age, I assume that underage students are excluded.I agree that students should have an after school job…
• I agree that all students should have an after school job because they can learn how to be independent,. In this way they can know if they have mistakes, they need to change it. This can build up their responsibilities of themselves. This way students can earn money. They don't…

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• Thank you for accepting and yes only puvlic schools are being compared. Study's- "More than 2 million U.S. students in grades K-12 were home-schooled in 2010, accounting for nearly four percent of all school-aged children, according to the National Home Education Research…
• I am arguing that Home Schooling should be allowed and is more beneficial to children and teens. -In America

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• You've stated, "Men are not born with the knowledge of the world.": It has been proposed that the world has no real value unless it is identified as such. If this is true, and acknowledgement is the key to existence then the students would be in a position of power. If the…
• Who exactly, is elligable to determine which minds are "lesser"? The Banking Concept of Education defines students existing knowledge as mundane, and unimportant, and therefore oppressive. Freire states "Projecting an absolute ignorance onto others, a characteristic of the…

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• Imagine that a class is sitting at their desks waiting for their class to begin when their teacher walks in wearing old sweatpants and a stained tank-top. Would you imagine that those students would listen to the teacher or take the teacher seriously?. If a teacher is dressed…
• If you drink alcohol and tell your children not to drink to you thing they will take you seriously, its the same thing with teachers and learners.

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• I understand that the grammar school entrance system may be seen as unfair in which many working class families cannot afford 11+ tuition for their child/children. So because of this, only those of the middle and upper classes will afford tuition for this. I understand that…
• Despite this, I shall carry on presenting my argument. I have been doing recent research on many comprehensive and I have found that these comprehensive schools have included many other less academically important subjects in the Gsce syllabus such as child development (Home…

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• Introduction: Just because I'm not sure if this has been properly understood: the status quo is irrelevant to this debate, the topic is what should be done. What is actually done is inconsequential. Now, with regards to my statement that, "There is absolutely no way to know…
• Introduction: The first thing I'd like to note is that we are discussion what elite colleges SHOULD do, not what they do. There is absolutely no way to know what elite colleges actually consider important because that information is typically not release to the public (in much…

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• exactly
• yet we don't therefor we should be able to wear anything we want

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• I apologize to Elord, my competitor, because I was not prepared for this debate. I will forfeit, not because I do not believe in the right to pray publicly, but because I was not prepared and did not present a solid argument.
• I have heard many accounts of high school students attending public schools reprimanded for praying out loud. Many of these incidents occur preceding an especially difficult test or exam, before the tests are handed out, and the prayers are said while the rest of the students…

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• The idea of evolution, simply put is essential for any sort of understanding overall of biology or natural science. The child that may have a natural talent for these practices such as science has lost their opportunity to be a part of that overall occupation due to a complete…
• So, Thank you very much for accepting whomever this is. This resolution comes from Bill Nye the Science guy's controversial comment on whether or not creationism is appropriate for children. Found here: http://www.youtube.com... Semantic arguments are not allowed, no trolls etc…

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• Evolution should not be taught in public schools. The reason beind is that it is only a theory, and it is in opposition to some religious teachings. I get your point that our schools are mixed religions and teching creation could offend people. But so could teching Evolution.…
• I do not wish to abolish biology in any way. The simple fact is that this one point in biology is viewed in several different ways. All ways should be taught without bias. I am also not saying we go into detail over each religious stance just a simple overview of the stances.…

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• Private schools are financially beneficial for state schools
• Private schools provide a better education than state schools

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• Ok you seem to have misunderstoodI said play games FOR class, not during, as in offtaskingThis means games that the teacher assigns for whatever purposeFor example, a review game of any sortsThe teacher could also uses games such as Minecraft for an art class for…
• ye

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• As school doors swing open, it will be time once again to engage the homework battles. A major front, every year, is the parents" complaint that schools give too much homework. This campaign has received recent reinforcement with the publication of "Teach Your Children Well" by…
• why do kid need homeworkNot all the experiments are positive, though. In the 2010-2011 school year, the schools in Irving, Texas, stopped counting homework as part of a student"s grade. After six weeks, more than half the high school students were failing a class--a huge…

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• When I asked why I was debating against a TED talker, it was meant to be a sort of self reprimand. I knew it was your arguments I should be responding to, and that you used the talk as evidence (although I suppose I could say I was refuting your evidence). Please understand…
• Thank you for including that video. It was rather interesting to get another perspective on the matter. That being said, I'm not sure why I'm debating against a TED talker here. --- "As you can see, it is texting that has changed how we communicate, not by expansion, but by…

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• Let's not forget that birching was the punishment meted out to children for being naughty so, if anything it's too lenient: if I had my way I'd have the bastards tazered and kicked into the gutter and left to fester in their own filth. However, a few lashes of the birch in a…
• Birching is a corporal punishment where a birch rod is used to whip the offender's bare buttocks. Until the last century the birch was used in Britain to punish naughty schoolchildren, juvenile delinquents and errant prisoners. [1] Today I am proposing that the birch be…

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• Yes, Games allow us to relax in our free times. Yes some games do kill brain cells, but if you think about it, it actually helps build hand eye coordination. I rest my case.

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• A bargaining chip
• Maintaining the value of the degree