Singapore Management University

Located at the heart of Singapore’s financial and civic district, Singapore Management University is a pioneer in interactive pedagogy where lessons are taught in small class sizes using an inquiry-based approach. To stay ahead of innovative pedagogy, it developed the SMU-X curriculum based from the four principles of project-based experiential learning, interdisciplinary approach, active mentoring, and tripartite learning loop.

Collaborative Innovation between Shenzhen City Government and Tsinghua University

Global megatrends create a continuous need for transition. The increasing complexity this phenomenon brings calls the need for ecosystem orchestration that require collaboration.

Jointly founded by Tsinghua University and the Shenzhen Municipal Government, the Graduate School at Shenzhen in the People’s Republic of China plays an important role in Tsinghua's commitment to achieve international prominence in its aim to cultivate top level professionals and carry out scientific and technological innovations.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Excellence Journey: The Singapore Experience

ITE Education Services in Singapore, since 1995, has developed five-yearly strategic roadmaps for organizational transformation. This presentation discusses the transformation of ITE Education Services’ hardware, software, and heartware features; and how it has successfully achieved organizational excellence, formed overseas institutional and industrial partnerships, and delivered technical and vocational education and training services.

Can Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Deliver on its Promise? Assuring Quality in TVET

Is technical and vocational education and training (TVET) keeping up with a world in constant motion? Addressing the make-or-break question on how to ensure quality in TVET is crucial for assuring it remains relevant in the future.



Findings of the German Development Cooperation on quality assurance in TVET as shared in this presentation calls for new ways of thinking and doing, with suggested ideas for action to be considered among bilateral and multilateral organizations, private sector, and civil society.

TAFE Queensland International Engagement Models

TAFE Queensland actively works in partnerships with international clients, including governments, industries, and institutions from over 30 countries. The Institute’s engagements with international partners vary and are tailored to local contexts, with this presentation highlighting the challenges and key lessons encountered in recent years. A case study on the Australian Pacific Technical College discussing the operating model, scope, and successful outcomes achieved to date is also presented.

Extramarks

By tailoring instruction to each student's unique needs, current understanding, and interests while ensuring that all responses subscribe to sound pedagogy, Extramarks brings about a fundamental shift to learning through the intelligent adaptive learning approach. It subscribes to the adaptive learning model that makes use of computers and technology to facilitate comprehension and retention based on the unique needs of the learner.

Karunn Kandoi

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A dynamic entrepreneur with a vision for Extramarks, Mr. Kandoi has as B.E. (BIT) and MBA from the University of Washington. Having held senior managerial positions in Microsoft Corporation, Philips, and G.E. Medical Systems, his zeal for education led him to start Shree Eduserve, a vocational training institute, which was later acquired by Extramarks.

Essentials Over Peripherals: The Central Visayan Institute Foundation Dynamic Learning Program

With process-induced learning as its pedagogical approach, the Dynamic Learning Program of the Central Visayan Institute Foundation improves learner disposition through parallel learning groups, activity-based multi-domain learning, in-school comprehensive student portfolio, and strategic study and rest periods. The program fosters the development of independent learning, organized logical thinking, and collaboration and teamwork as thinking habits among students.