Every year, Nigeria recognises the 27th of May as Children’s Day. This celebration is marked with different programmes for children, especially debates. From matching parades, to beauty contests, and even debates, which is usually the mother of it all.
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This Children’s Day, celebrate your potential by sharpening your debate skills! Here are five debate topics to get the best out of our children. These selected debate topics can sharpen the brains of our young minds and encourage critical thinking.
1. Should schools prioritise enjoyable learning over academic pressure?
This debate tackles the balance between fostering a love of learning through play-based activities and the importance of academic achievement in Nigerian schools.
2. Are tablets a boon or bane for education?
Nigeria embraces technology, but should tablets be standard in classrooms? How can we utilise technology to better compete with developed countries out there? Debate the benefits of digital learning tools against potential distractions and the need for traditional learning methods.
3. Child stars: Should Nigeria regulate child participation in entertainment?
The Nigerian entertainment industry thrives on young talent. Debate on the need for regulations to protect children from exploitation while allowing them to pursue their passions. While entertainment has brought the talent in many Nigerian students out, there is a need to also monitor the contents they consume online.
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4. Can children make a difference in environmental issues?
Climate change is a pressing concern. Debate the role of Nigerian children in raising awareness and influencing environmental policies. Climate change is what Nigerian students need to know more about, the world is changing so should the minds of our young ones too.
5. Should every child have access to quality learning materials?
Quality education is essential, but access can be unequal. Debate the government’s role in ensuring all Nigerian children, regardless of background, have access to quality textbooks and learning resources. This will encourage students think about the current curriculum and the usefulness of their current textbooks.
