Thirteenth discussion

Topic: We must introduce rental system of textbooks instead of free of charge.

Moderator: Ashley

[Agree side]
Sophie: Some students can't go to school because of money. If we introduce the system, more children will be able to go to school.

Sara: The cost of textbooks is so big. Some students forget textbooks at home, but if school lend textbooks, they don't have to worry about it.


[Disagree side]
Lucy: If we introduce rental system of textbooks, students can't write anything on the textbooks. And if they can't bring them in their home, they can't study at home.

Emily: I write notes on the textbooks. So, if the system is introduced, students can't write anythin on the textbooks.

Isabera: If the system is introduced, students can't take a note. And new textbooks make me study hard.


[Questions]
Moderator: What do you think about the cost of textbooks?
Sophie: We have to pay the money every year, so it costs much money. But, if we introduce the system, we will pay only once. We can save much money by introducing the system.
Emily: I want to pay the money for my children.

Sara: Writing notes is important for study. So, they they should write the notes on the notebooks.

Isabela: How are students given the rental textbooks?
Sophie: In elementary school, teachers give the textbooks in the beginning of the classes. After the classes finished, teachers have to collect them.


[Conclusion]
We will introduce the trial period of the rental textbooks for only elementary school.


[My comment]
When we introduce the system, Apollon will be able to save much money. However, it is difficult to take notes on the notebooks considering some subjects. I think it is important to draw lines on the textbooks. So, I disagree with the system. This group could reach the conclusion, but disagree side's memebers should have stuck to their opinions without compromising.

Twelfth discussion

Topic: Teachers must not give any homework to students.

Moderator: Rie

[Agree side]
Anna: If students don't have any homework, they can spend more time effectively and they can go to bed earlier.

Rachel: If students don't have any homework, they can have free time. They can play sports and they can hang out with ther friends. These things are very important for them.


[Disagree side]
Kate: My job is a civil servant. I studied very hard in order to be it. So, to do my homework is important thing.

Alex: Homework is useful to know if they undestand classes. And their parents can know what their children learn at school.


[Questions]
Kate: The most important thing for children is to study.
Anna: Students can study enough at school. If they couldn't understand, they should study at home.
Rachel: School gives same homework to all of the students, but learning ability is different. So, it is important to study by themselves.

Anna: I don't mean students don't have to study. If they don't have homework, they can have free time and they can make use of it effectively.
Racel: School should not give homework during vacation because students should take part in internship.

Lucus(audience): If children get used to study by thmeslves while elementary school students and junior high school students, they can study by themselves during high school students.


[Conclusion]
High school students must not be given any homework because they can study by themselves.


[My comment]
I think Lucus's idea is very nice, but I wouldn't study at home if I were high school student. So, I worry about students like me. I don't like homework and I will be happy if I don't be given any homework. However, I can declare to do my homework is very important for my future.