SINGAPORE: A total of 10 TVET trainers from Sarawak Skills Kuching, Miri, and AWISAR successfully completed the AI Adoption in Teaching & Learning Programme at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore, from April 13 to 17.
The programme aimed to enhance trainers’ capabilities in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into education and training, while exposing them to innovative, practice-based learning approaches.
Throughout the five-day programme, participants engaged in knowledge-sharing sessions, institutional visits, and hands-on observations, including exposure to AI applications in real-world teaching environments at the School of Informatics & IT and the Security & Forensics Hub.
The initiative was part of the Executive Series: Navigating the Future of Education with Technology and AI Integration for Educational Leadership, held in collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic and Temasek SkillsFuture Academy, Singapore.
The programme reflects Sarawak Skills’ commitment to strengthening leadership, innovation, and digital transformation in line with Sarawak’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
Speaking on the initiative, Sarawak Skills’ Executive Director, Hallman Sabri, emphasised the importance of continuous upskilling among educators.
“This programme equips our trainers with the knowledge and exposure needed to integrate AI into teaching and learning effectively. It is essential that our educators stay ahead of technological advancements to ensure our training remains relevant and future-ready,” he said.
He added that international collaboration plays a key role in strengthening the TVET ecosystem.
“Our partnership with Temasek Polytechnic enables us to learn from global best practices and adapt them to our local context. This will ultimately enhance the quality of training and better prepare our workforce for the demands of the digital economy,” he reiterated.
The programme concluded with a certificate presentation by Temasek SkillsFuture Academy’s Director, Dr Kwan Kian Hong, and Hallman, followed by a sharing session highlighting key insights and future directions for AI-driven education.
