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:
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Community of Practice (COP)
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Programmatic or Project-based Partnership
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Attachments/ Secondments / Staff Exchange
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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. 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.
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Date: 20 September 2024 Fri
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Time: 9am-5pm
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Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) inlab Experiment Room, 11 Eunos Rd 8, #06-03/04 Singapore 408601
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Workshop Facilitators: Ms Shirley Lim/ Institute for Adult Learning
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The training places are limited and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
2. Workshop - Advanced Facilitation: The Focused Conversation & Workshop Method
The Focused Conversation Technique aims to elevate your facilitation excellence through transformative conversation. You gain a working knowledge of the principles, and process steps in the practice of Focused Conversation to tap on the collective wisdom of the group using a 4-level process of awareness:- observable, relational, interpretative, and decisional - which form a template from which conversations can be drawn.
The Workshop Method aims to create a safe and respectful space for all voices to be heard by employing a variety of visual and interactive tools. Facilitators trained in The Workshop Method guide groups through a series of structured processes. Facilitators trained in the Workshop Method gain a working knowledge of the principles, and process steps in:- generating new ideas, forming new relationships, discerning consensus, and confirming the resolve.
This workshop is tailored for Adult Educators.
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Date: 30 October 2024 Wed
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Time: 2-4.30pm
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Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) Level 7 Multipurpose Rooms MPR705/MPR706
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Workshop Facilitators: Ms Serene Sim/ Institute for Adult Learning
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The training places are limited and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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, Ms Keng Wan Ling