Special Feature By Asian International College

HOW TIC-TAC-TOE HOLDS THE KEY TO ADULT LEARNING

Develop your leadership skills in Early Childhood Education at
ASIAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE’s Centre for Professional Development.

The simple children’s game of Tic-Tac-Toe surprisingly offers several key learning takeaways. The game, also commonly known as noughts and crosses, builds on several key principles. These include establishing logical relationships, venturing beyond the safety of a comfortable position and building new relationships to achieve a positive outcome – either to win the game or draw (which technically equates to a win-win situation for both parties). The game’s underlying values parallels that of lifelong learning.


The same principles apply when it comes to upgrading professional skill sets and furthering knowledge among early childhood education (ECE) teachers. The quest for lifelong learning is highly critical; ECE educators in Singapore need to remain relevant and up-to-date, especially amid a talent crunch and an onslaught of industry developments and trends. As with Tic-Tac-Toe, teaching in preschools leverages on growing new relationships (peers, parents and children) and expanding on existing skill sets and knowledge. The Asian International College’s Centre for Professional Development offers a robust training and development platform to fulfil individual professional goals and objectives.

Consistent upgrading ultimately benefits the educator – consolidating his and her role as a prized workplace asset. The Centre for Professional Development offers a series of short-term, flexible courses that cater to individual learning needs and interests. These courses are also focused on developing essential leadership skills and raising overall quality standards across the early childhood education sphere in Singapore. The range of courses includes Technology Skills Every Teacher Needs; Teachers as Storytellers; Exploring Aboriginal Art in the Classroom; WSQ Special Education Units; and Drama Rocks!, among others.

For more information

Tel (65) 6336 8335 Web www.aic.edu.sg