Past AES Events 2024

Past Learning Events for Adult Educators

January 2024

Workshop: Unleashing Creativity in Notetaking

This interactive and hands-on workshop focuses on enhancing your live creative note-taking skill. Delve into a plethora of techniques that allow you to graphically summarize and highlight the fundamental concepts of any topic. Seize this chance to enrich your teaching arsenal and inspire learning with visually captivating content!

Date: 12 Jan 2024 Fri

Time: 2pm-5.30pm

Venue: Singapore Polytechnic (Venue details will be sent out to participants after registration closes.)

Workshop Facilitator: Ms Deborha Daniele/ Nanyang Polytechnic

Ms Deborha Daniele Senior Lecturer, School of Design & Media, Nanyang Polytechnic

Ms Deborha Daniele is a comic artist and senior lecturer at the School of Design & Media in Nanyang Polytechnic. After graduating from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, Deborha had the chance to work in the industry as a storyboard, visual development artist and product designer for Disney, Mattel, Hasbro (My Little Pony), Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. She now produces her own web comics like The Pirate Balthasar – which ranks as one of the top 300 comics on the web – The Flower and the Nose, The Mark of Cain and Delightfully Victorian Tales of love and Terror, amongst others. She published The Forgotten Muse with Emilia C. Perri in 2018, worked on the webcomic version with her and is now producing pages for Invisible World due to be released in 3 languages by Shockdom Edizioni in 2024.

Workshop: Embracing and Managing Change: Strategies for Adult Educators

This workshop aims to equip adult educators with some necessary knowledge and tools to effectively embrace and manage change in their professional lives. Participants will explore various aspects of change, understand the psychology behind resistance, and develop practical strategies to navigate transitions more smoothly.

Date: 26 Jan 2024 Fri

Time: 1.30pm-5.30pm

Venue: Singapore Polytechnic (Venue details will be sent out to participants after registration closes.)

Workshop Facilitators: Dr Rajnish Gupta and Ms Lim Bee Hwee/ Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators

Dr Rajnish Gupta, Head of the Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators

Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in E-Learning, Power Systems, Strategic Planning, Lecturing, and Research. Strong professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems Reliability) from University of Saskatchewan.

Ms Lim Bee Hwee, Education Staff Developer, Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators

Bee Hwee is a seasoned professional and trainer with a diverse background in engineering, banking, human resources, and education. As a former teacher and HR manager, she excelled in upskilling, designing competency frameworks, training roadmaps, and interventions. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at Republic Polytechnic, Bee Hwee is seconded to the Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators (JP-AcE), where she is a part of the pioneering team establishing the academy to enhance the competencies of polytechnic lecturers across five institutions.

February 2024

Webinar: The Digital Future of Work and learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI has been a popular topic of discussion in recent years, with the potential to transform the way we work and create. AI-generated content, including images, videos, and text, has applications in marketing campaigns, product design, and even scientific discovery. As generative AI becomes more prevalent, its potential is too great to ignore, and it will likely have an enormous impact on how we live and work.

In this session, we examine how professionals can use generative AI to enhance their skills, expand their opportunities, and innovate. Using generative AI also comes with challenges and ethical implications, such as ensuring quality, avoiding plagiarism, and respecting intellectual property. The digital future of work and learning must address these concerns and challenges if it is to be inclusive, accessible, and equitable for everyone. Our goal is to provide practical tips and examples on how to use generative AI tools effectively and responsibly. To conclude, we envision how generative AI can foster collaboration, diversity, and social impact as we move into the age of generative AI. To achieve this, we must bring a human-centric approach to generative AI that places people at the center of all our efforts.

Date: 7 Feb 2024 Wed

Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm

Mode: Online via Zoom

Presenter: Dr Samson Tan / Institute for Adult Learning (IAL)

Check out the Slides from the Sharing here!

Workshop: Communication skills for coaching performance (Run 3)

Are you an adult educator looking to enhance your communication skills for coaching performance? Join our new workshop designed specifically for educators like you. This workshop focuses on clear, direct communication skills and their effective application in coaching sessions.

The workshop will help you develop the essential communication skills needed to excel as a coach. As a coach, it is important to go beyond active listening and gather important perspectives, including facts, emotions, and values. You will learn how to reflect back your understanding of what has been said, providing evidence that you have truly listened to your coachees. We will also delve into the art of asking powerful questions and giving feedback. The goal is to ask courageous questions that benefit your staff, encourage growth, and provoke new insights. You will discover how to create a safe space through good questioning and feedback techniques, allowing for deeper insights into your coaching effectiveness. Effective working relationships are built on strong rapport. You will also learn observational skills such as mirroring and matching, leading, pacing, and self-awareness. These skills will help you establish deep connections with your coachees and create a productive coaching environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills as a coach.

Date: 23 Feb 2024 Fri

Time: 1.30pm-5pm

Venue: Temasek Polytechnic

Workshop Facilitator: Ms Corrinne Sim/ Institute for Adult Learning

April 2024

Learning Journey: Journey to Inclusive Training and Adult Education with SG Enable

Join us for an immersive learning journey tailored for adult educators keen on fostering inclusive learning environments.

The Learning Journey programme includes:

A sharing on SG Enable Employment Support Services by the Employment and Employability Unit to help you better understand the inclusive employment landscape, support schemes and programs that facilitate the journey of persons with disabilities (PWDs) towards employment.
A guided tour to discover assistive technology devices and gaining insights from a PWD tour guide.
A sharing by the Enabling Academy to learn how the academy supports training for PWDs and fosters a network of support within the education sector.

You will engage in hands-on experiences and discussions throughout the learning journey. There are also opportunities to connect with like-minded adult educators and professionals, fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas. Embark on this transformative learning journey and empower yourself to create inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all adult learners!

Date: 17 Apr 2024 Wed

Time: 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Mode: Face-to-Face

Venue: Enabling Village @ Lengkok Bahru (Venue details will be sent out to participants after registration closes.)

Workshop: Design Activation

You’ve heard of Design Thinking and may know something about it, but are you still struggling to understand how to make it relevant and practical in your classroom? Are you interested in unlocking the power of Design Thinking to create more empathetic, engaging learning experiences?

During this workshop you will gain insights into how to make Design Thinking impactful, within the classroom and beyond, and you’ll have the chance to learn-by-doing during a hands-on co-design activity and discover how key design mindsets can support you and your adult learners in gaining critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and effective sensemaking capabilities.

Date: 24 Apr 2024 Wed

Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Mode: Face-to-Face

Venue: Republic Polytechnic (Venue details will be sent out to participants after registration closes.)

Workshop Facilitator: Ms Tamsin Greulich-Smith/ Founding Director of School of X, DesignSingapore Council

May 2024

Webinar: Leveraging Data Analytics for Teaching and Learning – An Overview

This event gives an overview of leveraging data for teaching and learning, covering topics like data sources, question-driven analytics, and visualization examples. Participants will be more aware of how data analytics can be deployed in a classroom environment for a better learning environment.

This session is suitable for adult educators in Singapore.

Date: 31 May 2024 (Fri)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Mode: Online via ZOOM Webinar

Webinar Facilitator: Mr Mike Wee / Senior Lecturer in the School of InfoComm Technology (ICT), Ngee Ann Polytechnic

July 2024

Adult Education Community of Practice (COP) Run 3

Focus: Unleashing Gen AI in Training and Adult Education

This event explores the potential of Generative AI tools and strategies in your professional practice.

Here are what you can expect:

Gain hands-on experience with Gen AI tools
Examine Gen AI trends, issues, use cases and consider strategies to enhance your practice.

Let’s embark on a journey of growth and discovery!

This session was on:

Date: 28 Jun 2024 Fri
Time: 1.30pm-5.30pm
Mode: Face-to-Face
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Facilitators include:

Mr Darren Tjan/ IAL
Mr Zach Chew/ IAL
Mr Paul Ng/ NP
Mr Preetam Rai/ NP
Mr Tan Yew Kong/ NP
Ms Tan Hui Leng/ NP

This session is suitable for Adult Educators across Polytechnics and IAL. Training places are limited and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Adult Education Community of Practice (COP) Run 4

Focus: Rethinking Age - Opportunities, Not Obstacles

Drawing extensively from IAL’s research findings, the COP session "Rethinking Age –Opportunities, Not Obstacles" is designed to offer broad strategies and examples to equip IHL educators with pedagogical practices tailored to mid-career learners. This session aims to foster meaningful dialogue and facilitate the integration of research findings into practical teaching scenarios, thereby enhancing educational approaches for Singapore's mid-career learners.

Date: 26 July 2024 Fri
Time: 1.30pm-5.30pm
Mode: Face-to-Face
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, IN.LAB, 11 Eunos Rd 8, #05-03 Singapore 408601

This session is suitable for experienced frontline Adult Educators who are actively involved in CET teaching and facilitation, as well as staff responsible for curriculum development and planning for mid-career learners.

Participants may assume roles as Group ICs, actively guiding group discussions during the COP session. Participants who are selected as ICs are required to attend a short online pre-event briefing on 19 July 2024 10-11am, hosted by IAL colleagues via Zoom. IAL colleagues will be reaching out to selected ICs (facilitators) after registration has closed.

Spaces for training are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Check out our Workshop Slides from Facilitator Parveen!
Check out our Workshop Slides from Facilitator Sahara!

August 2024

Workshop: Unleashing Creativity in Notetaking (Run 2)

This interactive and hands-on workshop focuses on enhancing your live creative note-taking skill. Delve into a plethora of techniques that allow you to graphically summarize and highlight the fundamental concepts of any topic. Seize this chance to enrich your teaching arsenal and inspire learning with visually captivating content!

Date: 2 August 2024 Fri

Time: 2pm-5.30pm

Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic

Workshop Facilitator: Ms Deborha Daniele/ Nanyang Polytechnic

Link to the miro board: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNCBLqtk=/?share_link_id=538255482311

Workshop – Embracing and Managing Change: Strategies for Adult Educators (Run 2)

This workshop aims to equip adult educators with some necessary knowledge and tools to effectively embrace and manage change in their professional lives. Participants will explore various aspects of change, understand the psychology behind resistance, and develop practical strategies to navigate transitions more smoothly.

Date: 23 August 2024 Fri

Time: 1.30pm-5.30pm

Venue: Republic Polytechnic

Workshop Facilitators: Dr Rajnish Gupta and Ms Lim Bee Hwee/ Joint Polytechnic Academy for Educators

September 2024

Workshop: Mastering Adult Learning in the CET Classroom (Run 1)

This one-day workshop aims to equip CET educators with effective teaching strategies based in andragogy. Participants will gain insights into adult learner needs and learn how to foster engagement. Additionally, participants will develop skills to proactively manage disruptive behaviors and create a positive classroom environment conducive to adult learning.

Date: 20 September 2024 Fri
Time: 9am-5pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) inlab Experiment Room, 11 Eunos Rd 8, #06-03/04 Singapore 408601
Workshop Facilitators: Ms Shirley Lim/ Institute for Adult Learning

Have a question related to collaborative programmes between five polytechnics and the IAL?

Please contact Programme Leads: Ms Joey Tong and/or Ms Keng Wan Ling