Education Debate Topics — page 28

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• I think fairy tales should be encouraged for today's children. Fairy tales exists because they are used as a moral compass for children worldwide as they grow up, and that alone is enough argument to show that fairy tales do more good than harm, but I won't stop there.…
• I would like to point out that my adversary in this debate, disregarded my arguments and my credible citations and despite this being the last round failed to make his/her conclusions. Also, he/she used huffingtonpost as his/her credibility despite it having low credibility and…

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• As part of their natural development, children sometimes challenge or test parental and adult expectations and authority. Sometimes, children simply choose to misbehave in order to gain something (e.g., attention, an object, power, peer approval). This is a significant part of…
• Ruptured eardrums, brain damage and other bodily injuries and death in some instances are some of the bad and tragic effects of corporal punishment. While the physical damage done to the body can be treated, the emotional and psychological effects can affect the survivor…

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• First off self defense would teach people how to defend themselves, not to go aggressive. Therefore a bully would not get anything advantage from a self defense class unless they are going to defend someone's lunch money away from them. However, I did mention martial arts class…
• This Debate will be over whether Self Defense classes should be a requirement in the Education System. I will be arguing that Self Defense class should be a requirement and my opponent will be arguing why they should not. Self Defense Classes should be required because we…

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• Aww, but it would have looked so much better if we used up all of the rounds...
• Well, teachers react to phones in class by taking the phones away. That is when the argument begins. Should teachers just instantly take it away when they see it, as they do now, or should students have the right to choose based on knowledge, as I support. We have spent our…

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• Now let"s examine the questions used to evaluate who won in a debate at debate.org: Who did you agree with before the debate? Who did you agree with after the debate? Who had better conduct? Who had better spelling and grammar? Who made more convicing arguments? Who used the…
• Let"s begin with the rebuttals. I will carefully examine your argument paragraph by paragraph. 1st paragraph: Basically the first paragraph defends my point of view. I quote now "it only means that the winner's point of view was better defended with, of course, better arguments…

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• Of course manga is! just cause it has pictures dosen't make it not real. In fact it stimulates many more areas of the brain then just pain old books!!!!
• Great! Sounds good. Now obviously It is able to be used for a project because, in it essence, manga is a story with a plot, characters and, other added story elements that are the reason for creating a project based around said manga anyway.

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• I apologize. I had an emergency and was not able to get to a computer for sometime. Please give the debate to Con, and if Con wishes to Debate the topic again, feel free to message me so we can start a new. My deepest apologies. Live long, and prosper.
• No, my opponent is correct. I am arguing that all public education in the United States SHOULD be privatized, and taken out of the public sector. I thought all definitions would be pretty straightforward, but, for my opponents benefit, here they are, as needed: Education: the…

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• OK, first off my opponent broke my rule. It said the first round was for acceptance only. I should win based on that alone. Sure, my opponent probably didn't understand the rule, since it was in German, in which case, helps to prove that a person should, in fact, at least know…
• Ich moechte mein Gegner fuer die Debatte bedanken. Der einziger Regel die ich hatte, war das der erste Runde nur fuer die Annahme war. Mein Gegner hat den Regel gebrochen. Vielleicht koennte er die Regeln nicht lesen weil die auf deutsch geschrieben war. Das ist genau der Grund…

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• My opponent has attempted a refutation but has failed to adequately do so. I will point out these flaws I will quotate and underline my opponents statements.Flaw 1-"Also, I never meant that students shouldn't be able to have them in school, I meant that students shouldn't be…
• I'm very glad to be facing my opponent and do value his opinion however the resolution as stated ought to be affirmed. If I can prove the benefits outweigh the possible negative prospects of having cell phones in school then it is only logical that pro should be the victor of…

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• "having to wear uniforms lessens the chance of being bullied by other students"Wearing another shirt doesn't change the personality of someone. Bullies before uniforms will still bully kids when they have uniforms. Clothes doesn't make a big difference.And your…
• i. Freedom of speech. The freedom of speech and expression is given to you at birth from the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was added so the people can have certain rights and the federal government doesn't have all of the rights. In other words the Bill of Rights was…

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• First off I'd like to say, thank you for debating with me. I have enjoyed our discussion. Here is part of a paper I wrote on the mental health of students. This paragraph pertains to how stress impacts mental health: The byproducts of these hormones are said to have the ability…
• Thanks for the clarification. What term should I use to define education from kindergarten all the way through college? Once again I'd like to reiterate that there is a snowball effect. Mental health issues within our schools at elementary level is not as prominent but it…

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• Well, for your point on academic information presented in books is easier to memorize than it is when outlined on a computer. This is not really true because you could copy and paste it, or bookmark it on a computer. In my opinion as a student, I feel more biased copying and…
• Sure, computers are the cause of weight gaining , eye problems, and obesity, but no one tells you to sit at computer all day just looking at the screen. You could move around every half an hour to just look around and relax your eyes.(this really helps me) Nowadays, there are a…

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• I'm not familiar with the Arizona system, but I'll take your word for it. I know for a fact that this doesn't apply to every high school because I attended a private high school and didn't have to take an exit exam.Also, it's untrue that a high school diploma is needed for…
• First of all, seniors do not have to take an exist exam -- or at least I didn't have to take one when I graduaed a few years back.But anyway, seniors should have to take one. Your argument is largely invalid, because the intention is that it will hold people back who shouldn't…

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• year 6 SAT tests are an annual test to determine teaching skills (in teachers). The kids are told that it is to determine their (the kid's) skills in all subjects and will determine their path to GCSE. this causes a huge amount of stress for them to do well, and kids often…
• What I meant was that the school system is a representation of future society and democracy for children. The basis's of democracy are as follows: every citizen has certain basic rights that the state cannot take away from them. These rights are internationally recognized and…

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• thanks very much my opponent for posting your completely irrelevant argument which does not relate to the topic at hand and for this reason I find it hard to debate with you. I hope that you will try and provide concrete evidence for your opinions which are completely…
• Thanks very much my opponent but I want you to stop quoting from the bible to support your claim as we are not arguing about religion and besides not every body is religious or even a Christian. However, I will like to support my claim that diseases are not cause by demons.…

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• I will rebut to Opposition's points, then I will move on to my clashes. Opposition refused to rebut to any of my points so I think I should take all of them I think in any leadership position that accords responsibility to anyone, there will be bound to be backlash when aims…
• I believe in electing student leaders as it prepares students to vote when they mature and for students to market themselves to the student body to get more votes. Student leaders are a bridge connecting the student body to the teachers, as they can have regular meetings with…

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• Hello, I look forward to a fun and informative debate I would also like to establish the framework that as a society as a whole English is necessary C1- Language in the world As the united states, united kingdom and Canada are prominent players in the world economy, all…
• Ok let's start off the last speech by saying the Con DROPS ALL MY POINTS- This is the biggest voter in the round. This means that the con drops my case- basically you have to vote pro, because i prove that english is necessary for buiness and to live in a country that speaks…

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• "Pro then says if evolution can be shown to have no holes in it, ID is unnecessary. Pro cannot show any true holes in evolution. Pro then says ID can be shown to be very unlikely. " "Unfortunately for Pro, fairies and unicorns cannot be proven false, just unlikely to exist. The…
• "I have created a thread where I will post my sources... I invite Pro to post evidence there too." I will do so. "Discard all of Pro's arguments dealing with the origin of life." I do not believe I have any arguments referring to the origin of life. I have avoided using them…

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• The idea of giving children a fair look is a valid point, but I believe that this can happen by teaching creationism in philosophy instead. This would keep the distinction between science and religion clear, as one uses evidence and one is completely faith-based. Teaching…
• "In an educational setting that allows free thought (quite common) children can consider information presented and draw their conclusions--and continue to do so for the rest of their learning careers. In that regard, creationism is hardly a threat to the teaching of evolution…

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• The other options to discipline pupils are not helpful.

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• 1. The commitment needed to perform at the high level college athletics require is similar to that of an undergraduate degree. Con asserts that "schools are meant to be schools," and cites the dearth of students playing sports professionally, undermining that scale of college…
• The relationship between scholastic and athletic participation we have here in the United States is unique to this country for one key reason: in a country this massive, schools provide the infrastructure necessary for competent athletic competition. Beyond this, the ties…

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• Although it might not be agreed upon that basic education should be free, according to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Article 13, everyone does have the right to free education. [1,2] No teacher would pursue a career in teaching if they were…
• Every person has the right to basic education which includes elementary and middle school, however, the cost of room and board, transportation, accommodation, books and equipment is more than students and their parents can handle. By making tertiary education free, students…

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• Please wait till next round I ran out of time due o school
• My opponent is wrong my thesis is that the zero tolerance policy is in general an unjust authoritarian system. And my opponent is wrong students ARE protected by the constitution and the bill of rights. In the bill of rights the 14th amendment states that due process is…

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• Rebuttals:In your first source (Halpern), I believe that you are misinterpreting the results. The study actually concluded that "Experience alters brain structures and functioning, so causal statements about brain differences and success in math and science are circular", and…
• Hi! I look forward to debating this topic with you. :) I will be debating that gender roles do play an overwhelming role in women being largely under-represented in STEM.

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• By saying these are the best, you are saying that there is by far no other, more comfortable chair, or seat on this planet? Say that to my unbelievably comfortable reclining leather couch that I spend much of my time on.
• As a human being, the feeling of something breaking our skin, or 'cutting into' us is instinctively one of the worst and harshest pains we can experience. You must have something cutting into your brain if you believe that it is a good feeling.

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• No, I actually said that the 2-3 hours would be for highschool age children, not the elementary school age. For the younger ages, I'd just want to stick to fun classes.
• Thanks for deciding to debate about this, I didn't think anyone would. It would actually really depend on the situation. For an elementary - middle school age child, I would want to stick to using outside classes either after school or during the weekends. I can't list a set…

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• Oh. Anyway, it is better for the well being of the students and faculty to have multiple fire drills. As we probably all know, people forget things (unless you forgot you can forget). Students -shuffling about their busy lives- have all the more reason to forget things and one…
• Because you have not specified what a fire drill is, I will assume you mean when the teachers light the school on fire, drill holes in the walls and tell the kids to get out of it. This would mean that the school most likely would be ruined and that cost money so that means…

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• Greetings, This will be another refutation round. Brace yourself! 1. "In Pro's argument he admits that Wikipedia states, 'Wikipedia is not considered a credible source.'" Not exactly, for two reasons: A). Quotation is not the same as admission. I merely quoted from Wikipedia. I…
• I. Introduction "Even in the grave, all is not lost" [1] Some may wonder why I am still fighting a seemingly hopeless battle. Perhaps, in the minds of some, the debate is already over and I have been irreparably destroyed by Con's arguments. Maybe everyone reading this already…

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• so what ? the evidence? your argue is weak and there is no fact. We CANT trust you
• oh ladies and gantleman, the negative side of the house is miss understanding.The motion is about ELIMINATES NUMBER GRADING SYSTEM not for GRADING SYSTEM GOOD OR NO FOR EDUCATION.Out of topic

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• Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student... A school uniform teaches students to dress smartly and take pride in their appearance... Perhaps most importantly, a uniform means students don't have…
• School Uniform Pro 6: Simple Economics Buying a few school uniforms instead of a new school wardrobe every fall is much more economical. School uniforms are designed to stand up to everyday wear and repeated washing so most parents find that they can get away with buying a few…

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• Thank you for your input. Objectively I still believe my points have some validation, But I do agree that middle school may not be the right time to have such big decisions out on preteens. Putting this strictly in high school May work. In terms of the Three R"s, It"s necessity…
• This is not a hard debate; I just want to hear thoughts from other people. So, The American Public School System is outdated and hurts every student that goes through it. What you are taught usually doesn"t stick because you are forced to learn it despite whether you need it or…

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• Some students want to express themselves in the attire they are wearing. Many middle school students will agree with "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, Or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, Or abridging the freedom of speech, Or of the…
• "Nike is the uniform for kids all over the world. . . ""~ M. I. A. Nike is the everyday attire for kids all around the globe. People think that middle schools shouldn't have students wear school uniforms. There are many reasons why people think that middle schools shouldn't…

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• i feel so bad, can someone give me tips.
• I so sorry this was a horriable debate was my first. very aweful

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• Thank you for expressing your opinion and thought about self-learning and your argument was a splendid one, no doubt.Now I would like to state my argument about self-learning and I will also try to make you understand that, your opinion was a little wrong. Firstly, I want to…
• But,I am on the side of those people who think that self-learning is the best way to make one a properly educated person because the curiosity for knowing anything drives a person to learn anything with eagerness. If a person doesn't will to learn anything from his own…

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• With this, I will explain why you should be voting pro. First, Childhood obesity. The CDC states that Childhood obesity is one of the biggest problems facing children today. This is not simply baby fat that has not been lost, this is obese children who, as stated in my…
• I too hope that it will be interesting ==Definitions== Physical Education, as defined by the Merriam-Webster(1), is instruction in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics, and…

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• I thank the opposition. Phones, is it that hard to realise KIDS/TEENAGERS enjoy using their phones but for many different purposes! Maybe it could help by; if you forgot your homework, you could CALL someone to come drop it off for you. Even in sixth form, they are allowed…
• Phones in the School, UK, are not allowed... Why don't we change that! Lets be free, lets show others who we are, too bad we are in school uniform, too bad we cannot chew gum, too bad we are not allowed phones... we can change it all! Change to: Phones out! Gum Chewed! No…

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• I am glad we are still debating and also, I knew what the topic was supposed to mean, but I was just waiting for you to expand and explain what YOU would like to debate to be like. I was just trying to help you understand that some viewers might not understand completely what…
• I am not trying to be rude and I apologize sincerely, but I am trying to say the wording of this topic is awful. You can not just shorten sports. According to the wording of this topic, I am supposed to be arguing on why sports are taking too much time. The opposition is…

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• The first benefit of homework is that it allows students and teachers to work more closely together. They can discuss their assignments or any problems that they are having with parts of their textbooks, before or after classes. The second benefit is that it can bring families…
• I'll be taking the side of Pro. First Round is Acceptance ONLY. No Arguments.

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• I think that kids should have whatever they want and of its soda then it is
• lets see should we are should we not is soda to bad sor kids?

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• Knowing the brains structure will help the understanding of how it works. Imagine you have moved to a new town, it will help you a great deal if you know where the bank is, the library, the town hall, the hospital. Its the same with the brain, it will aid in the recognition of…
• You cant make money unless you spend money. In reality, It is fairly straightforward to understand the basic allocations of brain structures and their respective functions, for example, the prefrontal cortex in relation to decision making, the amygdala in relation to compulsive…

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• My opponent fails to see the benefits of this suggestion. Before countering your points jack999, what if a student has a book report due in two days. There is a list of three books the teacher can assign him to write a report on. He gets assigned the first book, he rushes to…
• Basically, I'm saying that middle and high school libraries should have an online system so that students can reserve a book and come to school and know it is there, just like public libraries. I know at my school that the only way to look up a book is to be in the library…

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• 1) In the second round, my opponent has conceded that teachers will need cell phones in school to respond. Hence he/she has been convinced by my CONVINCING ARGUEMENTS. 2) I addressed my opponent as 'you' in the first round. I am new to this site and was not aware that they…
• Continue to next round

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• you easily prove my case here (1) Do you have a masters or PhD? Are you arguing the facts? Personally I think the amount of formal education under your belt is rather moot. I know some people without such degrees who are more than apt when it comes to a number of subjects, even…
• Your arguments dont hold water In terms of hard sciences and engineering, you cannot have an opinion without the knowledge If you dont have a masters or PhD, then you cant argue facts about it You say I lost the debates on hydrogen and Collidal silver and other science topics…

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• At my high school, we do 8 credits per year. That means 1/16 of your high school career will be spent studying music, which utilizes most other core subjects that will be studied in high school and will therefore prove useful in other areas of study.
• I believe you may have read incorrectly. I stated HIGH SCHOOL students should be required to accomplish 2 years of music.

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• I somewhat agree your Point of view. I also agree that it spoiled Social life somewhat.But our Technological Deed will not get over and some people like you hate this.If you speak about "How much technology is too much?" I will say it depends on you and how you use them.There…
• Tech is the Great And ELECTRONIC DEVICES must be used because they make our Life easy.Though they make us Lazy Since is the systematic collection of information about the universe through the observation of natural phenomena. So it's really just a disciplined accumulation of…

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• Ok that's fair, but I do have evidence to support my claim. Check out the link below. https://answers.yahoo.com... I understand how this action can be missinturpeted, but in reality, it's not bad to hug a student.
• Anyway, teachers should be allowed to hug students because as long as they are not hugging the student in a sexual way, like touching the pupil's rear end, then they should be allowed to give a hug. Some students don't get enough physical affection at home, which us humans need…

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• Given that Solarman has not posted his argument in white letters, my argument still remains with no given opposition. Tofu!
• OK. You stated <<<"children are required to be in public school, or to be homeschooled. ">>> That is wrong because there are several other types of high school education that I do not feel like listing at the moment. I myself go to a Private school and that must not be an…

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• It is very useless to learn French as there are very few native speakers in the US. There actually are dedicated people wanting to learn Mandarin, the worlds most spoken language. French is no where at the top of the list. Learning Mandarin, Arabic, Persian, Urdu are far more…
• French is no longer a "second language" to most nations and definitely not in the United States. There are so many more useful languages to teach students, French is just a waste of education money going to the teachers.

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• thank you for your response. I would also like to mension that you don't have to say "The stress on the brain is less" you can say boring. The one problem with your argument is that you are comparing mathematics to history in more ways than one this is not comparable, Typically…
• History is complex and normally is taught in segments throughout the year my position is that one topic should be taught throughout for students to have a more enriched experience in such catagories as quality of life and first hand accounts. when history is taught in segments…

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• You haven't explained why we need education or why we need labor institutions. What if I don't want a capitalist economy? What if I don't want to work 9 hours a day? When somebody fails thats an advantage to you. You have less competition. Your always going to have poor people…