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.

Upcoming Professional Development Events

1. IAL x JP-AcE Community of Practice (CoP) Sharing Session

AI and the Future of Adult Education: Trends, Tension and Tomorrow

How can educators navigate the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while preparing for an uncertain future in the Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector? Many are already adopting AI tools in their practice, but questions remain about how to use them effectively, ethically, and with adequate institutional support. At the same time, educators must anticipate longer-term shifts that may reshape their roles and responsibilities.

This session brings together these twin challenges. It begins with a sharing on key findings from the International Survey led by IAL on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, Training and Adult Learning, which captured perspectives from nearly 2,000 educators across 37 countries. The results highlight adoption trends, gaps in strategy, and the continuing demand for professional development. The session will then move into a hands-on futures thinking workshop that will guide participants to anticipate emerging disruptions, imagine alternative futures, and reflect on the implications for the TAE sector. Educators will have the opportunity to co-create perspectives and solutions on how the sector can adapt and remain future-ready.

Jointly organized by IAL and JP-AcE, this CoP is open to adult educators in Singapore and also to polytechnic educators.

Date: Fri 21 Nov 2025
Time: 2 -5 pm
Venue: Institute of Adult Learning, Level 5 Inlab open space & breakout rooms

IAL Facilitators:

• Principal Investigator: A/P CHEN Zan

• Co-Principal Investigator: TAN Bao Zhen (Senior Researcher)

• Aggie CHOO (Senior Researcher)

• Bryan ANG (Researcher)

• Betty WANG (Researcher)

Sign Up Now!

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: Dr Loke Han Ying and Ms Lau Poh Nguk