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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. You will gain practical techniques for creating learner-centric experiences, applying instructional design frameworks—including Biggs’ Constructive Alignment and Gagne’s 9 Events—to accommodate diverse learner profiles. The session culminates in a hands-on design challenge where you will synthesise these frameworks into a cohesive 'Lesson Segment Blueprint'. This workshop provides essential skills that participants can immediately apply to their professional context, building the confidence needed to design inclusive, interactive, and high-impact learning environments.
What Does The Session Cover?
By the end of the programme, participants should be able to:
1. Knowledge: Explain the role of andragogical principles in adult learner engagement.
2. Ability: Create basic interactive learning activities for diverse learner profiles.
3. Ability: Incorporate instructional frameworks into a logical lesson flow.
^ 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?
- 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.
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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.
