Past AES Events 2026

March 2026

Workshop: How to Facilitate Transformative Learning: Moving from Delivering Content to Deep Learning (Community of Practice)

This Community of Practice (CoP) session covers Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) as a method for facilitating adult learning that focuses on the learning process, thinking skills and the learning experience to train metacognition and higher-order thinking.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants would be able to:

1. Recognise how learning experiences can be transformational

2. Explore how learning can be mediated to focus on the process

3. Develop lifelong cognitive skills and learning potential in your CET students

Facilitators:

• David Chin (Lead Specialist, Inclusive Pedagogy from Republic Polytechnic)

Details:

• Date: 16 Mar 2026

• Time: 10AM - 12PM

• Venue: Republic Polytechnic, Block E1, Level 4, Room E14K

June 2026

Mastering Adult Learning in the CET Classroom (Run 3)

This one-day immersive workshop equips CET educators with practical, research-informed strategies to confidently manage disruptive behaviours in adult learning classrooms. Grounded in andragogical principles, participants will explore the root causes of disruptive behaviours and learn to apply targeted, proactive, and de-escalation techniques. Through scenario-based discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and realistic role-plays, educators will enhance their ability to foster respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe environments that support meaningful learning for working professionals. Participants will get to experience problem-based learning and discussions during the workshop.

Details:

• Date: Fri, 26 June 26

• Time: 9AM - 5PM

• Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic, Block A, Level 3, Room A321