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Elevating Adult Learning: Practical Andragogy in Action
Noel Pang (Mr)
7 hours
*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.
Course Dates
For groups of at least 15 people, customised run dates are available, contact us for more details.
Training hours: 9am - 4pm
Assessment hours: 4pm - 5pm
No Schedules Available.
What Is This Session About?
In the evolving Training and Adult Education (TAE) landscape, understanding the core principles of how adults learn is the first step towards effective delivery. This practical one-day workshop introduces professionals to the fundamental tools and strategies necessary for engaging diverse learners through a structured 'theory-to-practice' methodology.
Building on foundational andragogical principles, such as Knowles’ theory, participants will explore how motivation and life experience shape the adult learner’s journey. They will gain practical techniques for creating learner-centric experiences by applying instructional design frameworks, including Biggs’ Constructive Alignment and Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction, to accommodate diverse learner profiles.
The session culminates in a hands-on design challenge where participants will synthesise these frameworks into a cohesive 'Lesson Segment Blueprint'. This workshop provides essential skills that participants can immediately apply in their professional contexts, building the confidence needed to design inclusive, interactive and high-impact learning environments.
What Does The Session Cover?
This workshop moves beyond theory by providing a structured design toolkit that participants can apply to their professional training contexts the very next day. Participants will master research-backed frameworks, such as Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction and Bloom’s Taxonomy, to ensure that every lesson segment leads to measurable performance outcomes.
Educators will gain the skills to identify and cater to diverse learner profiles, moving away from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to create truly inclusive learning environments.
Every participant will leave with a verified 'Lesson Segment Blueprint' that serves as a high-quality artefact for their professional portfolio.
^Assessment: Formative Assessment(s) (Assignments/Presentations/Practical Performances)
^Completion: Upon 100% attendance and meeting the assessment requirements, learners will receive a Certificate of Participation from IAL (& other partners where applicable).
Who Is It Suitable For?
- Training and Adult Educators:Learning and Development (L&D) specialists, corporate trainers, and curriculum developers responsible for designing foundational adult learning experiences.
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Instructional Designers: Professionals seeking to ground their design choices in established andragogical frameworks like Knowles' and Gagne's models.
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Academic Staff and Coaches: Educators in tertiary or professional settings who wish to move from teacher-centric to learner-centric delivery.
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Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Technical experts transitioning into training roles who require a structured toolkit for engaging adult audiences.
Course Funding and Policies
Please proceed to make payment via eNETS or credit card (VISA or MasterCard) at the end of the registration process. Kindly note that the system will automatically cancel your registration if full payment is not successfully processed by 11:59 pm (Singapore Time) on the day of registration. You will need to register for the course again, subject to the availability of vacancies at the time of re-registration.
Additional Funding Available, If Applicable
Singaporeans aged 25 and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit, which can be used to offset the fees of selected programmes for self-sponsored registrations only.
Please note that SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) claims must be submitted via MySkillsFuture within 60 days before the course start date (inclusive). If your course start date is more than 60 days from the date of your SFC application, the SSG-SFC portal will reject your application. In such cases, you will need to pay the full course fees upon registration.
This course is also eligible for UTAP funding!
Rescheduling
Requests for rescheduling must be submitted to IAL at least two weeks before the programme commencement date. Rescheduling requests made during the programme must be supported by valid reasons and relevant documentary evidence, such as a doctor's note or hospitalisation certificate.
Please submit your rescheduling request via MyIAL. A non-refundable administrative fee of S$54.50 (inclusive of GST) applies. The next available course slot will be offered, subject to availability.
Withdrawal
Requests for withdrawal from a programme are subject to review and approval by IAL, whose decision shall be final. IAL reserves the right to request supporting documents where necessary.
A non-refundable administrative fee of S$54.50 (inclusive of GST) applies to all withdrawal requests. If the withdrawal notice is submitted less than two weeks before the programme start date, the course fees paid will not be refunded.
Corporate Run
For dedicated corporate runs with a signed contract with IAL, billing and payment will follow the terms stipulated in the contract. Otherwise, payment is required upon registration.
About the Speaker
Noel Pang (Mr)
Adjunct Adult Educator
Noel Pang is an Adjunct Adult Educator at the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), part of the Singapore University of Social Sciences, with over 20 years of experience in adult education and training. He holds a Master in Training and Development and is formally certified in adult education through the Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA) and the Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (DACE).
His experience spans the design and delivery of training across sectors such as healthcare, social services, and corporate environments, with a focus on adult learning principles, instructional design, and facilitation.
Noel believes that effective training goes beyond content delivery; it is about creating meaningful, learner-centred experiences that are practical, engaging, and aligned with real-world outcomes.
He is a strong advocate for applying andragogical principles and integrating interactive, technology-enabled approaches to support diverse learner needs. His facilitation style reflects his commitment to helping learners translate knowledge into practice, enabling sustained learning and performance improvement.
