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Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators (JP-AcE)

Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Adjunct Lecturers (CTLAL)

The Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Adjunct Lecturers (CTLAL) is a comprehensive 36-hour programme collaboratively created and led by all five polytechnics and the Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators.

Last updated on 28 September 2026
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This programme is solely for Associate/Adjunct Lecturers who are contracted by the five polytechnics. It is not open to the public.

For Newly Hired Polytechnic Associate/Adjunct Lecturers Joining from :

*You may only access the link if your Polytechnic has enrolled you in the course site*.

What is the programme about?

The Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Adjunct Lecturers (CTLAL) is a comprehensive 36-hour programme collaboratively created and led by all five polytechnics and the Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators. This programme is specifically tailored to empower new Associate/Adjunct Lecturers with essential teaching and learning skills. Its goal is to enhance the pedagogical and andragogical abilities of new adjunct faculty, ensuring they thrive in the unique polytechnic teaching environment. This programme blends the convenience of online self-paced learning with hands-on experience through a microteaching segment, providing a robust platform for adjunct lecturers to refine their essential teaching and learning capabilities. 

How is the programme conducted?

CTLAL is conducted in blended mode. The programme comprises two complementary components: 18 hours of Teaching Practices and 18 hours of Adult Learning, providing a balanced foundation in classroom facilitation, lesson design, technology-enabled teaching, adult learner engagement, and assessment. Here's what partcipants will learn.


18 Hours Teaching Practices

Teaching Practices

This component focuses on effective teaching in polytechnic settings.

  • Preparing for Classroom Facilitation

  • Lesson Planning

  • Facilitating Tech-enhanced Learning

Microteaching

Participants will demonstrate and refine their teaching skills through practice, feedback, and reflection


18 Hours Adult Learning

Adult Learning

This component focuses on effective teaching in polytechnic settings.

  • Motivating and Engaging Adult Learners

  • Facilitating Adaptive Learning Experiences for Adult Learners

  • Assessing Adult Learning

Application of Learning

Participants will apply adult learning principles in authentic contexts

Performance Assessment

Participants demonstrate their ability to facilitate, assess, and reflect on learning practice


When is the programme conducted?

There are 2 runs per year. The duration of the programme is 16 hours.

Is my polytechnic participating in this programme?

All polytechnics are scheduled to be onboard this programme from March 2025 onwards. Please refer to the following table for onboarding schedule.

New Associate/Adjunct Lecturers (ALs) may be expected to attend other poly-specific staff development trainings beyond CTLAL.

Have a question related to CTLAL?

Please contact the Programme Lead: Ms Patricia Kong, Dr Loke Han Ying