Scaffolding Learning with AI for In-Company Projects

Date: 24 July 2026, Friday

Time: 12pm - 1pm

Synopsis

This initiative explores how final-year Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations (DPSCO) trainees use AI Chatbots as a scaffold during their In-Company Project, an important module requiring the application of learnt principles to solve real workplace problems.

Drawing on Vygotsky's ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development), the AI Chatbot is positioned as the More Knowledgeable Other, offering tailored and responsive support. Survey findings from 33 trainees show strong endorsement for integrating AI in learning, with text summarisation, brainstorming and learning support emerging as the most valued elements provided by AI.

Speaker
Shalyn Tan, Faiz Mustaqim and Azroy Saiyadi (ITE)

Shalyn Tan, Faiz Mustaqim and Azroy Saiyadi are lecturers at ITE College Central, School of Business & Services. They teach the Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations (DPSCO).

As the Lead Lecturer, Shalyn drives research on AI in technical education, with prior publications on Gen AI and teacher role perception. Relatively new from the industry, Faiz and Azroy bring strong industry-linked experience, guiding trainees through In-Company Projects with partner companies such as SATS and ICA. Together, they design & deliver curriculum which bridges classroom learning and workplace practice from Singapore's security sector.