Institute for Adult Learning Singapore
TypeInstitute
Established2008
ChairmanTan Kok Yam[1]
DirectorProfessor Lee Wing On[2]
Location
Eunos
,
Singapore

1°19′11″N 103°53′25″E / 1.31981°N 103.89023°E / 1.31981; 103.89023
Colours  Purple
  Teal
AffiliationsSingapore University of Social Sciences
Websitewww.ial.edu.sg

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) is an autonomous institute within the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). IAL provides training for adult educator and undertakes research in adult learning.

History

IAL was established in 2008 to provide training for adult educators and undertake research in adult learning. From 1 April 2019, IAL was restructured into an autonomous institute within Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).[3]

Programmes

IAL offers Certificate, Diploma, Master and Continuing Professional Development programmes. The programmes are:

Certificate

  • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP)
  • WSQ Workplace Learning Facilitator (WLF)

Diploma

  • WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP)

Master

  • Master of Learning and Professional Development (MLPD)

Adult Education Professionalisation (AEP)

In 2014, the Adult Education Professionalisation (AEP) was launched by IAL. There are three levels of AEP namely Associate Adult Educators (AAE), Specialist Adult Educators (SAE) with either Curriculum Development or Facilitation track or Adult Education Fellows (AEF).[4]

References

  1. ↑ "The IAL Council". Institute for Adult Learning. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "The IAL Council". Institute for Adult Learning Singapore. Institute for Adult Learning Singapore. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  3. ↑ "SUSS and IAL team up to advance adult education". The Straits Times. The Straits Times. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  4. ↑ "New scheme to recognise adult educators by the Institute of Adult Learning". The Straits Times. The Straits Times. Retrieved 9 January 2020.


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