Upcoming AES Events

The JP-AcE represents the five polytechnics to collaborate with the Institute of Adult Learning (IAL).

Adult educators (AEs) can look forward to learning from the following initiatives:

Community of Practice (COP)
Programmatic or Project-based Partnership
Attachments/ Secondments / Staff Exchange
Other collaborative opportunities which may evolve or emerge from time to time, subject to the discussion and agreement of both Parties.

The Adult Education Series (AES)

The Adult Education Series (AES) aims to support existing Adult Educators to advance T&L capabilities, expand skill sets necessary for adult education, and empower reflective practices. Check out upcoming learning opportunities below.

1. Adult Education Community of Practice (COP) Run 3

Focus: Unleashing Gen AI in Training and Adult Education

Join us at the upcoming adult education community of practice, where you would explore 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!

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.

Register for Adult Education COP Run 3 now

2. 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. Registration Period: 7 Jun – 8 July (or sooner if maximum class capacity is reached).

Registration Link for NYP adult educators: https://form.gov.sg/66470bb498caad32ea2e3335
Registration Link for NP adult educators: https://form.gov.sg/664717510461525865e83857
Registration Link for RP adult educators: https://form.gov.sg/6647180998caad32ea31df3b
Registration Link for SP adult educators: https://form.gov.sg/6647191c0461525865e8c4bd
Registration Link for TP adult educators: https://form.gov.sg/66471a989cbe1d1a315d04be

Update Training Record via Workday

For polytechnic educators who are keen to update your Workday training records for short courses under JP-AcE, you can refer to this Workday guide: How to create a self-sourced training request in Workday

Training Provider: JP-AcE

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