Elevating Adult Learning: Practical Andragogy in Action
Tan Hui Leng (Ms)
Course Duration: 7 hours
*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.
What Is The Session About?
Building on the success of the ‘Mastering Adult Learning in the CET Classroom’ course, this new offering delves deeper into andragogical principles, drawing inspiration from foundational works such as Knowles' ‘Andragogy in Action’ (1984) and Sousa and Tomlinson’s ‘Differentiation and the Brain’ (2011). By integrating these insights, the workshop equips TAE professionals with advanced strategies for engaging adult learners, accommodating diverse learning styles, and promoting knowledge retention.
What Does The Session Cover?
- hands-on activities and authentic scenarios to help participants immediately apply their learning and cater to the diverse needs of adult learners.
- equips trainers with the skills to design.
- deliver engaging experiences that cater to various learning styles and preferences.
- building confidence and competence in facilitation.
- enabling trainers to create dynamic and interactive learning environments.
- participants will learn and apply research-based strategies to maximise knowledge retention and ensure that learning translates into practical application.
^ 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?
- TAE professionals
- Adult Learning & Development
- HR professionals
- Training managers
- Instructional designers
- Curriculum developers
- Workplace trainers & facilitators
- Subject matter experts who also train
- Team leaders
- Managers who are coaching others
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.
This course is UTAP funded too!
Rescheduling
Request for rescheduling imust 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
Tan Hui Leng (Ms)
Tan Hui Leng is an Education Specialist at a local Institute of higher learning. With over 20 years of experience in the Adult Education sector, her career began in instructional design and HR training and development before transitioning to Higher Education.
Hui Leng's current responsibilities encompass the professional development of academic staff with focuses on curriculum development, facilitation of learning, and workplace coaching. Her research interests span Adult Learning, Coaching for Excellence, and Educational Technology, with a particular emphasis on leveraging Generative AI in learning environments.
Hui Leng holds a Master of Education from the University of Western Australia, a Master of Business Systems from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & International Relations from the same institution.
Committed to professional growth, Hui Leng has also obtained Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, LUMA Facilitator certification, NACE certifications for Workplace Learning as well as a CITI Certification. She is an active member of the Adult Education Network.