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Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces for Diverse Needs
Kris Loy (Ms)
2 days
*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.
No Schedules Available.
What Is This Session About?
Adult learning environments are becoming increasingly diverse, requiring educators to create learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to varied learner needs. This programme equips adult educators and workplace learning professionals with practical strategies to design inclusive learning spaces that foster equitable participation and meaningful learning.
Participants explore diversity, equity and inclusion, recognise common learning challenges, and apply differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), trauma-informed practices, and inclusive classroom management techniques to support diverse learners. Through facilitated discussions, scenario-based activities, role-play, collaborative learning, and workplace application, learners develop practical solutions that can be implemented immediately. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to design inclusive learning environments that strengthen learner engagement, improve participation, and support positive learning outcomes across a wide range of adult learning contexts.
What Does The Session Cover?
This programme covers trauma-informed approaches, inclusive classroom management, differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and collaborative learning techniques that support varied learning preferences and abilities. Through facilitated discussions, scenario-based activities, role-play, quizzes, reflection, and collaborative practice, participants apply inclusive strategies to authentic learning situations. This programme culminates in an individual Inclusive Learning Space Redesign Template, enabling participants to redesign a learning environment using the principles and strategies explored throughout the workshop for immediate application within their own workplace or learning context.
^ 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 (and other partners where applicable)
Who Is It Suitable For?
- Adult Educators and Trainers
- Instructional Designers and Curriculum Developers
- Learning & Development Professionals
- Caregivers and professionals working with individuals with diverse needs
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About the Speaker
Kris Loy (Ms)
Learning Facilitator and Consultant
Kris is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of expertise in HR development, business advisory and consultancy, and adult education. Her multifaceted roles include serving as facilitator, courseware developer, and consultant across training providers. Her recent engagements include contributing to a focal agency in Singapore as an associate assessor, facilitator, and consultant, focusing on inclusive employability. Additionally, she holds an adjunct lecturer position for a Master's programme at a local university. Kris' leadership extends further as she assumes the co-chair position at IAL’s AEN Special Interest Group, emphasising the importance of critical core skills in the Adult Education community.
Her collaborative efforts span various sectors, including continuing education and training, early childhood care, construction, food services, hospitality, landscape, private education, retail, accounting, and transport. Particularly noteworthy is her decade-long commitment to supporting the retail sector's people development needs through tailored education and training programmes. Kris has been actively involved in workplace learning and related initiatives, contributing significantly to over 40 projects across sectors in the last 8 years. Being ACTA/DACE certified, she is also involved in WSQ courseware development for various sectors, including interaction skills to commuters with special needs in the public transport sector and critical core skills development for human resource sector.
Kris brings a wealth of qualifications to her practice, with certifications such as IHRP Certified Professional, Certified Career Practitioner and Singapore Certified Management Consultant. She holds degrees including a Master of Arts in Lifelong Learning (IOE, UCL), a Graduate Diploma in System Analysis (ISS, NUS) and Bachelor of Science in Management (UOM). Her commitment to professional development is evident through certifications as a Workplace Learning Specialist, Specialist Adult Educator, and roles as an AE Mentor and Career Advisor, guiding professionals in the TAE sector. Past appointments as a SkillsFuture Mentor and Business Advisor (with ESG) underscore her extensive contributions to SMEs. Kris’ diverse skills set, coupled with her dedication to continuous learning and mentoring, positions her as a dynamic force in HR development, adult education, and consultancy.
