{"id":2928,"date":"2025-12-20T09:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T01:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/?p=2928"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T01:53:09","slug":"debate-101-from-novice-to-notable-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/debate-101-from-novice-to-notable-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Debate 101: From Novice to Notable 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BANGI, 20 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Kolej Ibu Zain (KIZ) recently hosted the Debate 101 workshop to foster a culture of intellectual discourse among students<\/sup>. The session focused on transforming beginners into confident speakers capable of handling complex academic arguments<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Quality Education via SDG 4<\/strong> The workshop aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education)<\/strong> by providing students with essential soft skills that enhance their academic performance<\/sup><\/sup><\/sup>. Throughout the day, participants engaged in several high-impact learning activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, student debaters underwent intensive public speaking training. These sessions focused on improving English proficiency and self-confidence under the guidance of senior university debaters<\/sup>. Second, the program featured technical briefings on argument construction. Participants learned how to perform quick-thinking and critical analysis, which are vital for academic excellence<\/sup>. Finally, the event included debate simulations to prepare participants for the 2026 Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Debate Cup<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Future Leaders<\/strong> The initiative successfully upskilled 35 participants, helping them develop the tools necessary for effective communication<\/sup>. By mastering these soft skills, students are now better equipped for both their current studies and future professional careers<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong> The Debate 101 workshop successfully realized the goals of SDG 4 by fostering a culture of brainstorming and critical inquiry<\/sup><\/sup><\/sup>. Kolej Ibu Zain remains committed to providing platforms that build competitive and global-standard graduates<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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