AIC师生辩论赛

上周，AIC举行了一场前所未有的师生辩论大赛，聚焦于“学校是否应该禁止约会”这一热门话题。这不仅是一场知识与智慧的碰撞，更是教师与学生间思想交流的平台。

Last week, AIC held an unprecedented teacher-student debate, focusing on the motion "Should dating be banned in school?". This event was not just a clash of knowledge and wisdom, but also a platform for intellectual exchange between teachers and students.

这场辩论不仅是一次知识的交流，更是思想的碰撞。它展示了学校教育的多元化和开放性，为学生们提供了一个展示自己辩论能力和独立思考能力的平台。这样的活动无疑会激发更多学生对辩论和批判性思维的兴趣，为他们的全面发展奠定基础。

This debate was not only an exchange of knowledge but also a collision of intellects. It showcased the diversity and openness of school education and provided a platform for students to exhibit their debating skills as well as critical thinking abilities in English language. Such an activity undoubtedly sparks more interest in debate and analytical thinking among students, laying the foundation for their comprehensive academic development.

This is my first time creating a debate CAS and it can be counted as the hardest club I have ever joined. This activity of debating is time and energy-consuming, and requires lots of reading, researching, and communication skills. British Parliamentary Debate is very new to me and it’s a pleasure to get to know about and engage in this debate format. I will never regret establishing this CAS.

Through the three months of participation in debates, my mindset has changed from ‘Why can’t I do this’ to ‘I did great today! I have stated my argument loud and clear'. From constantly blaming and doubting myself, thinking I may be a burden to the team, to now, I’m more open-minded, realizing any activity needs a certain amount of time and practice. I can’t just expect myself to have the courage and bravery to speak fluently only after a few tries; that’s just expecting too much and adds lots of stress to the work I already have in DP1. 

In the beginning, I had lots of confidence in this CAS, but as more members are quitting because it’s adding too much pressure on them, (which I totally understand), I feel a bit upset, and I have no courage to continue it. Even so, I, with a constant mindset of liking to embrace new challenges, continued and persisted leading this CAS until an amazing conclusion of a teacher and student debate, inviting the whole school to come and watch.

Throughout this CAS, I learned the importance of communication, caring, being balanced, and risk-taking. For preparing today’s teacher and student debate on whether dating should be allowed on campus or not, my teammates Delia, Kenny, and Angus and I appointed times to discuss which statements and ideas would be most suitable and beneficial for our side. I was worried and anxious, but they would always encourage and support me by giving positive feedback. In the same way, I would encourage and care for my team members when they’re feeling nervous. It’s wonderful working with them.

At the end of the teacher and student debate, our principal, Mr. Chris said he enjoyed listening to our speeches and would encourage students to join debates more. Along with this, many of my peers informed me that I had changed their preconceived notions of debate as boring or scary, and showed them how fun it could be. I am glad that my CAS has helped to promote and hopefully encourage people to join or consider joining debate. Ms. Yoke Lin and Mr. Donnie said they were proud of me for how much I have improved, and I really appreciated it.

An improvement in giving speeches would help me in the Chinese IOA, TOK, and Chinese Culture presentations later on. I have gained more confidence and am more aware of my ability and strength. I wish to continue this debate CAS next semester.

这是我第一次创建辩论CAS，也可以说是我加入过的最难的俱乐部。辩论活动耗时耗力，需要大量的阅读、研究和沟通技巧。英国议会式辩论对我来说非常新颖，能够了解并参与这种辩论形式是一种乐趣。我永远不会后悔建立了这个CAS。

经过三个月的辩论参与，我的心态从“我为什么做不到”变成了“我今天做得很好！我清楚地陈述了我的观点”。从不断自责和怀疑自己，担心成为团队负担，到现在变得更加开明，意识到任何活动都需要一定的时间和练习。我不能指望自己在几次尝试后就能勇敢流利地发言；这只会给我在DP1中已有的工作增加很多压力。

最初，我对这个CAS充满信心，但随着越来越多的成员因压力过大而退出（这点我完全理解），我感到有些沮丧，也失去了继续的勇气。尽管如此，我依然保持着喜欢接受新挑战的心态，继续领导这个CAS，直到一场精彩的师生辩论圆满结束，并邀请了全校师生观看。

在整个CAS过程中，我学到了沟通、关怀、保持平衡和敢于冒险的重要性。为了准备今天的师生辩论——是否应该允许校园约会，我和我的队友Delia、Kenny、Angus定了时间讨论哪些陈述和想法最适合并对我们有利。我虽然担心和焦虑，但他们总是通过给予积极的反馈来鼓励和支持我。同样，当我的队友们感到紧张时，我也会鼓励和关心他们。和他们一起工作真的很愉快。

在师生辩论结束时，校长Chris表示他很欣赏我们的演讲，并鼓励学生们更多参加辩论。与此同时，许多同学告诉我，我改变了他们对辩论无聊或可怕的刻板印象，并向他们展示了辩论的乐趣所在。我很高兴我的CAS帮助推广了辩论，并希望鼓励更多人加入或考虑加入辩论。Ms. Yoke Lin和Mr. Donnie表示他们为我的进步感到骄傲，这让我非常感激。

在演讲方面的提高将帮助我更好地完成中文IOA、TOK和中国文化展示。我获得了更多的自信，也更了解我的能力和优势。我希望下个学期能继续这个辩论CAS。

Our school's first British parliamentary debate on the motion 'This house should ban dating on campus' was an intellectually stimulating and entertaining event. The students, leading the proposition, presented compelling arguments emphasizing the importance of academic focus and the potential distractions of campus dating. On the other hand, the teachers, as the opposition, argued for personal development and social skills, as well as the value of mental health and wellbeing. The exchanges were not only insightful but also infused with humor, making the debate lively and engaging. This event not only encouraged critical thinking and persuasive speaking skills but also highlighted the ability of our school community to discuss contentious topics with respect and open-mindedness. It was a remarkable experience that enriched our understanding of a complex issue and the art of debate.

我们学校首次的英国议会式辩论赛，主题为“本院应禁止校园约会”，是一场既充满智慧又极具娱乐性的活动。主张方的学生们提出了有力的论据，强调学术重点的重要性以及校园约会可能带来的干扰。另一方面，作为反对方的教师们则为个人发展和社交技能辩护，同时强调心理健康和幸福的价值。交流不仅见解深刻，而且充满幽默，使得辩论生动有趣。这次活动不仅鼓励了批判性思维和有说服力的演讲技巧，还突出了我们学校社区在尊重和开放心态下讨论有争议话题的能力。这是一次非凡的体验，丰富了我们对一个复杂问题以及辩论艺术的理解。

I had an absolute blast at the teacher versus student British parliamentary debate; the atmosphere was exhilarating, especially since we did not expect to have such a large audience of teachers and students! For me, diving into this format for the first time was not just fun but a learning experience as well, and debating against our students made it even more exciting. I thoroughly enjoy research, so prepping for the debate was right up my alley, and it was a refreshing change from my usual teaching routine. I've also got a competitive streak, and this debate was the perfect stage to exercise that after a really long time. Plus, watching my fellow teachers in action and each with their unique debating style, was super entertaining. The student team were cut-throat and well prepared with their arguments, and I was truly impressed, especially considering that their side of the debate was more challenging to argue and defend. A big shoutout to Pianpian and Miguel for bringing this debate format to our school. It's been a fresh experience, and I'm really looking forward to more debates next semester. 

我在师生间的英国议会式辩论中度过了非常愉快的时光; 那种紧张刺激的气氛，特别是当发现有这么多教师和学生来观看时，真是出乎我们的意料！对我而言，这次是首次尝试这种辩论形式，它不仅充满乐趣，而且还是一次宝贵的学习经历。与我们的学生辩论更增加了刺激感。我特别喜欢做研究，所以准备辩论对我来说既驾轻就熟也具备挑战性，这与我平时的教学常规相比带来了耳目一新的感受。我比较有好胜心，这场辩论正好提供了一个久违的舞台来展现这一点。另外，看到我的同事们各展所长，展现他们独特的辩论风格，真的非常有趣。学生团队准备得非常充分，论点锐利，给我留下了深刻印象，尤其是他们在辩论中所持立场的难度更大。特别感谢Pianpian和Miguel把这种辩论形式带到我们学校。这是一次全新的体验，我非常期待下个学期会有更多的辩论活动。

Conclusion

这次师生辩论大赛不仅是一场学术交流的盛宴，更是学生与教师之间理解和尊重的体现。它增强了学生的公共演讲能力和批判性思维，也为教师提供了了解学生思想和关心学生发展的机会。AIC学校期待未来能举办更多这样富有意义和启发性的活动。

This teacher-student debate was not just an academic feast but also a manifestation of understanding and respect between students and teachers. It enhanced students' public speaking abilities and critical thinking skills and provided an opportunity for teachers to understand and care about the development of students' thoughts. AIC looks forward to organizing more such meaningful and enlightening activities in the future.