Tinker Kit
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Who is it for
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Learning partners
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) will drive and coordinate the implementation of the national SkillsFuture movement, promote a culture of lifelong learning and strengthen the ecosystem of quality education and training in Singapore. Through a holistic system of national SkillsFuture initiatives, SSG enables Singaporeans to take charge of their learning journey in their pursuit of skills mastery.
SkillsFuture is a national movement that provides opportunities for all Singaporeans to develop to their fullest potential at different stages of their lives. Regardless of your starting point, you can realise your goals and aspirations through a holistic system of education and training.
Nurturing a culture of lifelong learning together with the skills, passion and contributions of every individual will drive Singapore’s next phase of development.
Launched in 2013, the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is one of two Continuing Education and Training campuses (CET) by SkillsFuture Singapore. As a vibrant adult-learning campus, LLI serves as a gateway for in-demand skills training and professional upgrading programmes.
LLI supports:
• our workforce in their progression and capability development needs
• employers to address their manpower needs
• CET providers to deliver best-in-class training programmes
The Lifelong Learning Council aims to help people of all ages develop a habit of continual learning for a more purposeful and productive life. We hope to inspire a society that embraces lifelong learning as a way of life.
Location
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11 Eunos Road, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore View Map
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Direction
Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is a 3 minutes walk from Paya Lebar MRT, accessible via the East-West Line (EW8) and Circle Line (CC9).
Circle Line (CC9), Exit B
Upon exiting, walk straight and you will see LLI on your right after passing Paya Lebar Square.
East-West Line (EW8), Exit A
Upon exiting, turn left and walk straight until you reach Paya Lebar Road.
Then, turn right, walk straight and you will see LLI on your right, after passing Paya Lebar Square.
Premise
Tinker Kit aims to develop and maintain healthy learning habits and attitudes that are critical for lifelong learning.
Activities within the kit aim to create positive experiences in learning so that it could shapes our young children’s lifelong relationship with learning through to their adulthood.
Description
Tinker Kit is designed to create meaningful experiences for children. Adopting a learn-through-play approach, activities in the Tinker Kit focus on the Physical, Intellectual and Social-Emotional Development of children.
Key Learnings
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Parent-child bonding
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Physical Development: Fine Motor Skills, Hand-eye coordination and Bilateral integration
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Intellectual Development: Observation Skills, Problem Solving and Creative Thinking
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Social Emotional Development: Social Awareness, Self-awareness and Relationship management
Pre-requisites
- Attended the session at Lifelong Learning Festival
- Willing to share their learnings and journey as a support for one another and to tap on collective wisdom of the group
Format
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Post-learning
The online community continues the journey of self-discovery and change started during the session at the Lifelong Learning Festival. It provides an opportunity for parents to put into action their goals and share the learnings with the group. It will be for three weeks.
Topics and agenda
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1. Participant onboarding
Digital | 30 MinutesCovers navigation, settings, mobile access, house rules and other relevant highlights
To help participants hit the ground running and maximize their learning experience and outcome
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2. Egg Carton Tulips
Workshop | 30 MinutesCreating tulips with recycled materials such as egg cartons
Learning to appreciate the world of flowers around us through doing craft work together with your child
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3. Building a Telescope
Workshop | 30 MinutesBuilding a telescope with recycled materials such as paper rolls
Design a telescope and start exploring your surroundings
Professionals
CEO, Entrepreneur, Chief Architect Learning Circles
PJ is the Chief Architect of Learning Circles and creator of Wiztango.com a Digital Facilitation Technology Platform for Content Originators. He is an American with a global background as an entrepreneur in technology and education management.
In 2002, he founded and for fourteen years successfully managed an in-residence corporate university for Japanese employees of Hitachi Corp, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Yokogawa, Panasonic and 30 global Japanese corporations. The Singapore-based company achieved $8.9M revenue at its peak and had 1,000 Japanese graduates from 25 global-skill development programs.
In the past 25 years, PJ has had pioneering leadership roles in the digital transformation of multiple industries including Pre-Press (Israeli-based Scitex Corp), Photography (Boston-based Leaf Technologies), Printing (Dutch-based Indigo Corp) and Advertising (Boston-based Engage Technologies)
Community Builder
LifeLong Learning Movement
The Lifelong Learning Festival is a celebration of lifelong learning through a day of exciting learning activities including free talks and workshop on personal enrichment, health & wellness and work skills. The festival aims to raise awareness and inspire lifelong learning and make every day a learning day for everyone. The event is catered for all walks of life, be it the young in school or the adults at work to the young at heart.
Whether you are a student, a working adult starting out in your career, a professional in your mid-career, or an experienced worker in your silver years – you can access a wealth of resources to help you attain skills mastery.
Nurturing a culture of lifelong learning together with the skills, passion and contributions of every individual will drive Singapore’s next phase of development towards an advanced economy and inclusive society.