Debate

Should marks in exams be affected by handwriting of students?

It is believed that students with good handwriting ideally get more marks as comapred to students whose handwriting is so good. But, many argue that giving extra marks on this basis will be unjust as real skill is much different from handwriting.

Self studies vs Classroom studies: Which one is better way to learn?

Students can read this article to know what is better for their effective learning? Whether students need to study in classroom only or they should do self studies to score better in exams. Read here to know more.

Students must know the Advantages and Disadvantages of Coaching Classes

Class 9th to Class 12th students having confusions regarding whether they should join a coaching institute after school to prepare for board exams, competitive exams or admission tests can read here advantages and disadvantages to decide what is better.

Exam only measure the memory of students not their learning

Are exams the only way to assess a student's learning? Do exams measure students intelligence or are they only able to test their memory for a while?. Read here to know more on this debated topic of exams.

Should fast foods be allowed in schools

There are different views on allowing serving of fast food items in schools and we present both the notions that support and oppose the idea of serving fast foods in schools.

Tips to win Debate Competitions at School

Debate competition makes students anxious because even if they are confident about their performance, there can be some things which may lower down their confidence and can affect their performance at debate session. So, here we discuss 10 effective tips for students to help them win any debate competition.

Is competition a necessary part of the education process?

Past few years have witnessed a huge rise in the number of students who score very high marks, with some of them even scoring 100 percent in different subjects. This trend has sparked off a debate whether the method of education should be made more competitive or should students be given more relaxed and easy-going curriculum.

Are Online Courses good or bad?

As online education is catching up fast, more and more institutions are offering different online courses in different subjects. But there are many who believe that regular classrooms are much better as compared to online sessions. Here we discuss both.

Is global warming a real issue or not

Global warming is one topic that has been hogging the limelight for a long time. It is considered to be a very serious ecological issue since many parts of the world have been witnessing major fluctuations in seasons and there have been instances of both extreme winters and very hot summers.

Are today’s children fashion victims?

Fashion has been an inseparable part of our daily lives ever since human beings have attained conscious about it. Fashion is basically related with trending clothes, accessory and footwear. Children these days are more aware of fashion trends as compared to children a decade ago. Read here pros and cons of fashion for children.

Is year-round education better for students?

Students who are studying in a year-round school attend the same number of classes as students in a usual, regular school attend. But the schedule of a year-round school is spread out more evenly over the entire duration of the year where the incidence of vacations is more frequent with shorter duration. They don’t get the usual two-month summer vacations.

Is the boarding school system beneficial to students?

We have heard about and seen many students who study at boarding schools, away from their parents and homes. Then there are those who attend day schools where they go in the morning and spend few hours of the day to study and get back home. Both methods have their own attributes which we are discussing here.

Are celebrities good role models for Students?

In today’s time we all have access to internet and we get news about everything trending on social media. Kids too learn from trending news about celebrities from all over the world. The celebrities leave an impression on young minds too by how they portray themselves. We discuss here whether celebrities are good role models for children or not.

Is education the key to a successful future?

Education is the foundation of a successful career. However, we see many stories of entrepreneurs who have achieved success without formal education. Here we are discussing the need of education for a successful career or whether students can make it without formal education.

Should animal dissections be banned in schools?

We have been using animals for medical experiments in order to discover new and better cure for various illnesses among humans. Schools too have been following animal dissection to teach students practically in school labs. Many people want the practise of dissection to be banned in schools. Read here whether the animal dissection at schools should be banned or not?

Should attendance at schools be made optional?

School attendance has been an issue of debate over the past years. Students are in favour of optional school attendance and school authorities in favour of compulsory school attendance. In this article, we discuss about school attendance issue whether it should be made optional or mandatory.

TERI to Organize Green Olympiad Examination 2017

TERI is going to organise Green Olympiad Examination 2017. It is India's first annual examination on environmental issues for school students of class 4 to 10. The Olympiad will be conducted in English and Hindi in three levels on the theme of ‘Environment and Sustainable Development.’

Is education the key to a successful future

Education is the foundation over which careers and futures are built. When we talk about education in a formal, official way, it starts very early, when the child is about four or five years of age and then there is no stopping.

Prayer of any form should be prohibited in schools

Many schools start their day by holding prayers of different kinds, from different religions and different faiths, since it is believed that by invoking the divine the day will pass off peacefully. Here we debate whether it is okay for schools to carry on with these practices or should it be discontinued.

Students should not be graded on their handwriting

It is widely believed that students with good attractive handwriting are an ideal for those with bad clumsy handwriting and that extra marks should be given for good handwriting. But there are many who argue that giving extra marks on this basis will be unjust as real skill is much different from handwriting.