ADVANCING THE FUTURE SKILLS AGENDA
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL TVET CONFERENCE 2015 3-6 NOVEMBER Sponsored by
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Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is being accorded an increasingly significant role in the development of more equitable and sustainable societies. How can governments and policymakers leverage on the trends and developments in TVET for sustainable economic development? What are some of the leading practices in curriculum design, delivery and assessment? And, how can TVET institutions and industry play a symbiotic role in enhancing human resource and industry development?
GUEST-OF-HONOUR
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the SkillsFuture Council
SPONSOR
Temasek Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organisation anchored in Singapore that seeks to contribute to sustainable growth and a bright future of hope and opportunities for people in Asia. The foundation works with partners to support programmes that build people through health care and education, programmes that build bridges between people, programmes that build institutions of excellence through governance and ethics, and programmes that rebuild lives and livelihoods affected by natural disasters. www.temasekfoundation.org.sg
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Day 1 (Tue, 3 Nov 2015)
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Mr Andreas Schleicher
Mr Bernie Trilling
Mr Ng Cher Pong
Director for Education and Skills, and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris
Founder and CEO of 21st Century Learning Advisors, and Co-Author of 21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times
Chief Executive, Workforce Development Agency, Singapore
Integrating the World of Work and the World of Learning OECD’s Skills Strategy has shown that success requires putting a premium on skills-oriented learning throughout life instead of on qualifications-focused education that ends when working life begins. Skills development is also far more effective if the world of learning and the world of work are integrated. Compared to the curriculum taught in schools, learning in the workplace allows young people to develop ‘hard’ skills on modern equipment and ‘soft’ skills such as teamwork, communication and negotiation, through real-world experience. High-quality career guidance services, complemented with up-to-date information about labour-market prospects are also essential tools in helping people to make sound career choices.
The Sum of Success: Skills, Understandings and Mindsets for Life in Our Times A lively and interactive presentation on what all students need to know to attain success in learning, work, well-being, family, social and civic life. Besides a progress report on the challenges and successes in transforming education for our times, promising practices from ten networks of Deeper Learning schools in the US and latest international work on 21st Century global education standards will also be presented during the talk. Last but not least, the importance of character qualities, leadership and a culture of joy in learning for everyone in the education sector will also be highlighted in the presentation.
SkillsFuture – Our Skills. Our Asset. Our Future. SkillsFuture is a national movement to provide individuals with the opportunities to develop their fullest potential, regardless of their starting points, through continuous skills deepening. It involves multiple stakeholders – individuals, employers, industry and trade associations, unions, training providers, etc. – all of whom need to come together for the movement to succeed. Through this movement, the skills, passion and contributions of every individual will drive Singapore’s next phase of development towards an advanced economy and inclusive society. This session will address the impetus for and key thrusts under SkillsFuture, and draw its relevance to manpower planning and training delivery.
PLENARY SPEAKERS Learning Points from the Top Performing Countries for the Effective Governance of TVET Systems
Pedagogic Development and Quality Assurance: Two Factors for TVET Success
Prof Dr Ursula Renold
Ms Claudia Rugart
Head of Division, Comparative Education System Research, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and Chairman of the Board, University of Applied Sciences and Arts, North-western Switzerland
Senior Director, Government School and Education Department, Stuttgart Regional Council, Germany
The Nature of Learning and Some Key Issues in Enhancing the Quality of TVET
Training Our Workforce: It is All About Partnerships!
Dr Yang Jin
Dr Mick Starcevich
Director General, Central Institute for Vocational & Technical Education, Ministry of Education, P.R. China
President, Kirkwood Community College, USA
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Day 2 (Wed, 4 Nov 2015)
THEMATIC SESSIONS Delegates are able to choose the sessions that they wish to attend.
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
Presentation topics are subjected to changes.
Leading Practices in Curriculum Design and Delivery for Quality Outcomes
Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
TRACK 1
Effective Leadership, Planning and Capabilities for TVET Being Future Ready Through Co-Creation Mr Tan Choon Shian Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Polytechnic
Capabilities Development for Advancing TVET Ms Claudia Rugart Senior Director, Government School and Education Department Stuttgart Regional Council, Germany
Effective Leadership and Governance for Sustainable Outcomes Ms Sabrina Loi Deputy CEO (Corporate), Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
Infrastructure Innovation – A Differentiating Factor Defining the Success of your TVET System Mr Tan Seng Hua Dean, ITE Academy and CEO, ITE Education Services Pte Ltd, Singapore
Evidence-Based Professional Development in Workplace Learning Dr Hee Soo Yin Director, Learning & Professional Development Division, Institute for Adult Learning, Singapore
Quality TVET Teacher Development Mr Samuel Ng Director, VTE Development Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
Research, Innovation & Enterprise – An Integrative Approach Towards Future-Ready TVET Dr Valdew Singh Director, Centre for Technology Innovation & Commercialisation, Nanyang Polytechnic
Learning Comes Alive Through Skills Training Mrs Chua-Lim Yen Ching Deputy Director-General of Education (Professional Development) and Executive Director, Academy of Singapore Teachers, Ministry of Education, Singapore
Adaptive System, Dynamic Curriculum: ITE's Response to Future Skills Needs in Singapore Ms Iris Seet
Maritime Education & Training Landscape: A Collaborative Approach Capt Mohamad Salleh Bin Ahmad Sarwan Director, Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic
Senior Director, Curriculum & Educational Development 1, Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
Engaging Industry Through Technology Development Mr Seto Lok Yin
A LEAP for Temasek Polytechnic – Our Character Education Programmes Mr Teo Sze Cheng
Deputy Principal (Industry Services), Republic Polytechnic
Director, Centre for Character & Leadership Education, Temasek Polytechnic
Quality Training in Early Childhood: The Role of Industry Partnership Dr Lucy Quek
Ms Marie Chan Poh Suan
Deputy Director, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Manager, Centre for Character & Leadership Education, Temasek Polytechnic
Authentic Learning – The ITE Experience Dr Ang Kiam Wee Principal, ITE College Central, Singapore
Curriculum Reform Incorporating Problem-Based Learning for Effective Outcomes (in collaboration with Republic Polytechnic) Mrs Chulangani Perera Director-General, Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka
Academic Quality Assurance Mr Heng Guan Teck Deputy CEO (Academic), Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
Re-Engineering Engineering Education Mr Cheah Sin Moh Deputy Director, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Singapore Polytechnic
The Use of 3D Virtual World in the Assessment of Home Safety for the Elderly Ms Pauline Chia Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences (Nursing), Nanyang Polytechnic
Intrinsic Motivation – The Love Language of Engineering Education and Training Mr Ho Sum Lim Course Chair, Diploma in Mechatronics Robotics School of Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic
Adopting a Human-centric Approach to Applied Research and Development to Create Value for the Industry and Educational Institutions Mr Lance Lim Chief Technology Officer, Singapore Polytechnic
Promoting Singapore-Indonesia Partnership through ‘Raspberry Pi’ Mr Boo Chong-Han Director, School of Infocomm, Republic Polytechnic
Inter-cultural Programmes at the Glocal Connect Village Mr Jeff Neufeld Senior Lecturer, Centre for Transcultural Studies, Temasek Polytechnic
The Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain Management – A Case Study on Industry Engagement Mr Dennis Quek Centre Director, Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain Management, Republic Polytechnic
Delivering Experiential Learning through Collaboration with Industry in the Landscape and Horticulture Sectors Ms Kan Siew Mun Course Chair, Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture, School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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Day 3 (Thu, 5 Nov 2015)
EXECUTIVE IMMERSION PROGRAMME (EIP) The EIP seeks to provide participants with experiential hands-on learning through visits to local TVET institutions.
OV The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is an eight-storey, 30,000 sqm Continuing Education and Training (CET) Campus which houses anchor CET providers that collectively offer a variety of generic and industry-specific skills upgrading programmes including Workforce Development Agency (WDA) one stop services which offer training, career advisory and other forms of assistance for all segments of the local workforce. LLI was designed and built with the adult learner in mind, equipped with modern and state-of-the-art training facilities.
Established in 1992, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) today offers 50 full-time, three-year diploma courses and a suite of post-diploma and customised courses for continuing education. NYP’s mission is to provide quality education and training to prepare students and adult learners for work and life, equipping them to be lifelong learners and to contribute to the technological, economic and social development of Singapore. NYP’s industry-relevant and real world-based training equips its 16,000 full-time students to become Employment-ready upon graduation. It aims to nurture students into innovative and enterprising individuals, capable of succeeding in any path they choose to take, be it a career or in further studies.
Inaugurated in 1963 as Ngee Ann College with only 116 students, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) is today one of Singapore’s leading institutions of higher learning with more than 16,000 full-time students, 2,000 part-time students and an alumni community of over 130,000. The polytechnic offers 49 full-time courses through its nine academic schools. NP also supports Continuing Education and Training (CET) through its CET Academy which offers a wide range of part-time programmes. With its emphasis on broad-based learning, global exposure and character development, NP’s vision is to prepare graduates with a passion for learning, values for life and competencies to thrive in a global workplace.
The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problembased Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has six schools and two academic centres offering 41 diplomas courses. RP is committed to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial learning in an environment that develops problem-solving skills and lifelong learning opportunities. Its holistic and broad-based curriculum prepares students for an active and meaningful role in society as problem solvers, respected professionals and passionate citizens.
Established in 1954, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is Singapore’s first polytechnic, with 10 academic schools that offer 49 full-time diploma courses across nine disciplines. SP operates out of its current lush and green campus in Dover Road, with a student population of 16,000 and staff strength of 1,600. SP adopts a proven creative teaching and learning framework, offering students a holistic, authentic and industry-relevant curriculum, innovative and vibrant learning spaces, and enriching overseas programmes. It is the first institution of higher learning to adopt Design Thinking into its curriculum. SP is also committed to producing competent and versatile graduates who are also imbued with sound values, so that they can be work ready, life ready and world-ready.
Established in April 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) operates from a 30-hectare campus fronting the scenic Bedok Reservoir. It currently has a student population of about 16,000. There are six academic schools at TP, offering 51 market-driven full-time diploma courses that prepare students to be ready for further studies, future careers and life. With its dedication to ensure a high standard in the design and provision of its courses, as well as commitment to providing a holistic education that is industry-relevant, TP brings education to life and life to education. TP students are also well-prepared to face the challenges of the future.
Day 4 (Fri, 6 Nov 2015)
EXECUTIVE IMMERSION PROGRAMME (EIP) The EIP seeks to provide participants with experiential hands-on learning through visits to local TVET institutions.
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) was established as a post-secondary institution in April 1992. ITE is Singapore’s principal provider of career and technical education and to date, offers 101 certificate, higher certificate and diploma courses across 11 sectors of industry. ITE takes in 25% of the annual secondary school cohort, with an annual enrolment of about 30,000 students under the Pre-Employment Training (PET) programmes. Students are exposed to the unique Hands-On, Minds-On, Hands-On, Hearts-On Minds-On,TMHeducation philosophy, in a facility-rich authentic learning environment. ITE also provides part-time Continuing Education and Training (CET)
programmes for about 20,000 adult learners annually. The TVET 2015 Conference will end with a half-day EIP to ITE College Central, the third and final comprehensive College. ITE College Central started operations in January 2013 and caters to more than 10,000 students. It houses state-of-the-art facilities, such as a dedicated aircraft hangar housing real aircraft, an Early Childhood Education Training Centre, and a Sound Stage for the Performing Arts. This ensures that students are immersed in a stimulating environment that helps to maximise their potential and develop their talents.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2015
9.00 am – 1.00 pm Opening Ceremony
Panel Discussion with Keynote Speakers Dr Mick Starcevich (Facilitator)
Welcome Remarks Mr Bruce Poh
President, Kirkwood Community College, USA
Director & Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore
Mr Goh Geok Khim Chairman, Temasek Foundation, Singapore
Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the SkillsFuture Council
Keynote Addresses Mr Andreas Schleicher Mr Ng Cher Pong Mr Bernie Trilling
2.00 pm – 5.30 pm Plenary Speakers Prof Dr Ursula Renold Dr Mick Starcevich Dr Yang Jin Ms Claudia Rugart 5.30 pm – 6.00 pm Panel Discussion with Plenary Speakers Ms Ho Peng (Facilitator) Advisor, Ministry of Education, Singapore, Former Director-General of Education, Ministry of Education, Singapore
WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2015
9.00 am – 5.30 pm Thematic Sessions Delegates are able to choose the sessions that they wish to attend.
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2015
9.00 am – 5.30 pm Executive Immersion Programme (EIP)
FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2015
9.00 am – 11.30 am Executive Immersion Programme (EIP) at ITE College Central
11.30 am – 12.00 pm Closing Panel Discussion with CEO and Principals of ITE and Polytechnics Dr Lim Boon Huat (Facilitator) Managing Director, Rohde & Schwarz Asia Pte Ltd
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS The Singapore International TVET Conference 2015 (TVET 2015) aims to bring together leading specialists from Asia, Europe and USA who will share strategies for advancing TVET and workforce development. TVET 2015 will touch on the following three areas: Effective Leadership, Planning and Capabilities for TVET Leading Practices in Curriculum Design and Delivery for Quality Outcomes Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations Participants will also get the chance to understudy Singapore’s TVET institutions through workshops and visits to TVET institutions.
CONFERENCE VENUE Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore Nestled next to the historic Singapore River, the popular Waterfront Conference Centre in the hotel offers an unparalleled choice of naturally lighted meeting rooms within one of the best designed conference venues in the region.
CONFERENCE FEES Conference Fee is priced at SGD $1,500. To enjoy greater savings, register as a group of five for a 20% discount, at SGD $6,000 nett. This group discount is only applicable for a minimum group size of five participants. For registration or more information on TVET 2015, please visit www.TVETSingapore.com
The information is accurate as at time of print but may be subject to change. Updated information is available at www.TVETSingapore.com.
