Tanvi. L. R, 7 J, CIE: We had a debate in the class after learning the
topic “Effects of Migration”. Our geography ma’am shared her personal
experience of the reason for her migrating to Maldives and Africa for a few
years. We got to learn why people migrate to different countries and why they
finally settle back in India.
The debate for the topic was we had to talk on
behalf of UK Residents on one side and Immigrants on the other side. I and two
of my friends were the UK Residents while three other classmates of mine were
the Immigrants. It felt like a real debate with both groups fighting for what
they wanted. Both the groups came out with amazing ideas to pose to the
opposing group.
The UK Residents spoke on Immigrants taking
their jobs, using their health and social services, etc. while the Immigrants
spoke about how they would take the jobs that UK Residents didn’t want to do,
for a lower salary and long working hours. It was an extremely thought-provoking
debate. I am looking forward to the next class debate!
Aakanksha & Varsha, 7 J, CIE: On 13th
December, 2013 we had a debate in the geography class. My group represented the
UK Residents, while three other boys represented the Immigrants. During the
debate, we concentrated on the various aspects and the pros and cons that were
related to the topic.
Some points discussed were: UK Residents argued
that Immigrants cause problems in cities, won’t adjust to the nation’s way of
living, use our health & social services and take away our jobs. On the
other hand, Immigrants argued that they were skilled that UK needs them — many
of them were doctors & nurses which UK is in need of and they are willing
to work for long hours for a meagre pay.
It was a
very enriching experience and we learnt a lot. We are looking forward to another
debate soon.
This seems interesting for the students.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
:)