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Thinking About Thinking: Next-Level Facilitation
Abdul Kahlid (Dr)
7 hours
*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.
Course Dates
No Schedules Available.
Notice:
This session will be conducted face-to-face at IAL. More details will be sent to the confirmed registrants.
What Is This Session About?
This metacognitive facilitation course is designed for adult educators seeking to enhance their practice by developing learners' metacognitive abilities, their capacity to think about and regulate their own thinking and learning processes. Metacognitive facilitation refers to the methods and strategies used by educators to help learners develop that awareness and control.
This course equips participants with practical, evidence-based techniques to facilitate metacognitive development in adult learners. Rather than simply teaching content, participants will learn how to guide learners to become conscious of how they learn, what strategies work best for them, and when to apply different approaches. In this course, participants will master metacognitive facilitation techniques that help learners develop the self-awareness and strategic thinking skills essential for lifelong learning.
What Does The Session Cover?
This course addresses the fundamental challenge facing Singapore's adult education sector. Despite significant investment in training, many adult learners struggle to transfer and apply knowledge in dynamic workplace environments. Recent studies from SkillsFuture Singapore reveal that while content knowledge acquisition remains high, application and adaptation of skills lags significantly. This metacognitive facilitation program provides the missing link by equipping educators with techniques that develop learners' internal monitoring and regulation processes, skills essential for navigating the rapidly changing professional landscape.
^ Assessment: Formative Assessment(s) (Assignments/Presentations/Practical Performances)
^ Completion: Upon 100% attendance and meeting Assessment requirement, learners will receive a Certificate of Participation from IAL (& other partners where applicable)
Who Is It Suitable For?
• Professional Adult Educators who want to move beyond basic thinking routines to develop more self-regulated learners
• Workplace Learning Facilitators facing challenges with knowledge transfer from training to application
• Curriculum Designers seeking to embed metacognitive facilitation elements into learning experiences
• Education and Training Managers looking to enhance the effectiveness of their learning programs through advanced facilitation approaches
Course Funding and Policies
Payment
Please proceed to make payment via eNets/credit card (VISA or MasterCard) at the end of the registration process. Kindly note that the system will automatically cancel the registration if full payment has not been successfully processed by 11.59pm (Singapore Time) on the same day of the registration. You will have to reapply for the course, subject to availability of vacancy at the point of your re-registration.
Additional Funding Available, If Applicable
Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset the selected programmes' fees for self-sponsored registrations only.
Please note the submission period for your SFC claim via MySkillsFuture needs to be within 60 days before the course start date (date inclusive). If your course start date is more than 60 days from the date of SFC application, the SSG-SFC portal would reject your application. In this case, you would need to pay the full course fees at the end of your course application.
Rescheduling
Request for rescheduling it must be submitted to IAL 2 weeks before the commencement of programme. Reschedule requests that come mid-way through training has to be supported by valid reasons; substantiated by references as evidence; such as a doctor's note; or a hospitalization chit.
Please submit your request to reschedule your course at MyIAL. A non-refundable administrative fee of S$54.50 w/GST ($50) applies for the request and the next available slot will be offered
Withdrawal
Request for withdrawal from a programme is subjected to review by IAL and the decision is final. IAL reserves the right to request for supporting document(s). A non-refundable administration fee of S$54.50 w/GST ($50) is applicable for withdrawal request. If the withdrawal notice is given less than 2 weeks before the programme start date, the paid fees will not be refunded.
Corporate Run
For dedicated corporate runs with a contract signed with IAL, billing and payment will follow the terms of the signed contract. Otherwise, payment would be expected upon registration.
About the Speaker
Abdul Kahlid (Dr)
Principal Lecturer | Republic Polytechnic
Dr. Abdul Kahlid is a seasoned educator, coach, and mentor with over 30 years of experience in adult learning, education, and leadership development. He is currently a Principal Lecturer at Republic Polytechnic’s Centre for Educational Development, where he trains and coaches academic staff to enhance teaching practices. As an Adjunct Adult Educator with the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), he supports professionals and adult learners in their growth journeys.
Previously, Dr. Kahlid held leadership roles at Republic Polytechnic, including Assistant Director (Continuing Education & Training) and Programme Chair, where he developed professional development programmes and pioneered Singapore’s first tertiary qualifications in Outdoor and Adventure Learning. His earlier career at Outward Bound Singapore spanned 15 years, involving experiential training across sectors and international certifications.
He is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, Certified Facilitator, and Certified Problem Crafter, with credentials from EMCC, Asia Institute of Mentoring, and Mindvalley. His coaching, grounded in the Ontological model, empowers individuals to overcome barriers and grow purposefully.
Dr. Kahlid holds a Master of Education from the University of Sheffield and a Doctor of Education from the University of Edinburgh.
