AEE Asia-Pacific Regional Conference: Sustainability and Inclusivity in Experiential Education

The theme of the conference is “Sustainability and Inclusivity in Experiential Education.” We hope that this will be a platform where researchers, practitioners and students would explore and share sustainability and inclusivity education and practices through experiential learning.

Themes related to sustainability include avoiding depletion of natural resources, ecological balance, sustained functioning of the environment, reducing one's impact on the environment, sharing of good practices, impact-driven narratives and enhancing the connection with nature.

Themes around inclusivity include sharing of findings, practices, programmes and/or narratives of the provision of equal access to opportunities and resources to all.

Advances in Experiential Education	Advocating Experiential Education	Activation in Experiential Education
Sharing of academic research in areas of EE in sustainability or inclusivity	Sharing of EE practice, work and projects by educators and practitioners in areas of sustainability or inclusivity OR sharing of experiential learning, programmes or projects in support of sustainability and/or inclusivity within their community/influence	Sharing by students on their EE experience in areas, projects or objectives involving sustainability or inclusivity
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Conference Fee	Standard
Regular	SGD$180
Student	SGD$50

Venue: SUSS

Time	Programme
0830	Registration
0900	Opening Address by SUSS President, Professor Tan Tai Yong
	Keynote Address by Professor Roger Slee *Enabling Experiential Education, Experiencing Enabling Education* It is difficult to dispute the proposition that the history of education is a history of exclusion for many population cohorts. This continues to be the case for vulnerable population cohorts. Reconstructing education so that it is inclusive is challenging. Sustaining inclusive education is even more difficult. This keynote will consider the possibilities for experiential education as a catalyst for the enduring reconstruction of education across all sectors.
	Address by Sherry Bagley, Association for Experiential Education, Executive Director *AEE's Journey: Charting the Course to Being a Sustainable and Inclusive Organisation* Using many nautical metaphors, Sherry Bagley, AEE’s Executive Director, will take you on a journey to discover all about AEE’s history, current situation and future visioning. Making “stops” along the way, we will explore many facets of AEE including membership, connections, giving voice to your program, and how working together we can become a more sustainable and inclusive organization.
	Tea Break
1200	Concurrent Session 1
1330	Lunch
1430	Concurrent Session 2
1600	Tea Break
1615	Concurrent Session 3
1745	Networking Conference Dinner

Venue: SUSS and Multiple Venues

Time	Programme
0830	Learning Journeys and Visits - The Red Box (NYC), Rifle Range, Urban Bee Farm, Dialogue in the Dark
	Lunch @ SUSS
1300	APAC Panel Discussion: Sustainability and Inclusivity in Experiential Education
1400	Concurrent Session 4
1600	Closing and Summary of Day 2

Venue: Outward Bound School and Republic Polytechnic

Time	Programme
0800	Experiential Sharing at Outward Bound School or Republic Polytechnic Xperiential Learning Centre
1400	Conference Host Closing Address / Handover Ceremony

Pre-Conference Event (12 June 2023)

Journey to the West (JTTW)

JTTW is an exploration of the western region of Singapore and an introduction to Singapore’s heritage/culture. Led by SUSS student leaders, you will explore various parts of Singapore and understand assets within the local Singaporean community.

JTTW is part of SUSS’s onboarding experiential learning programme for freshmen to develop foundational aptitudes in team effectiveness and community-mindedness.

Advisory for participants
Participants are advised to dress comfortably in covered shoes and bring their own water bottle and umbrella. Participants will gather in SUSS at 10am for grouping and a short briefing.

The participants' exploration will start after each group meet with their respective student leaders. This experiential urban trip will include discussions as a team, answering of questions and discovery of Singapore's rich heritage sites. The trip is estimated to end at 3pm.

Learning Journeys

Embark on a learning journey to Youth Corps Singapore’s social action hub, The Red Box, in the heart of Orchard Road.

Find out how service learning is facilitated in an experiential and youth-centric way to engage and sustain youth volunteers through initiatives and programmes that promote social inclusion and sustainability in the community. Experience first-hand ageing simulation activities curated for youth volunteers to build empathy and awareness of challenges faced by seniors and conclude your visit with a tour of the Red Box.

Youth Corps Singapore, under the National Youth Council, is a national institution that empowers youths keen to serve the community. As the champion for youth volunteerism to build active citizenry, it harnesses the energy and passion of youths to ignite positive change in society. Youth Corps Singapore provides the breadth and depth of volunteering opportunities for youths during and beyond their school days. Find out more at www.youthcorps.gov.sg

Advisory for participants
Participants are advised to dress comfortably and bring their own water bottle as well as a light jacket as the venue may get cold.

How to get there

Come along and join us on a learning journey to the widely popular Rifle Range Nature Park.

Located to the south of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, the Rifle Range Nature Park spans across 66 hectares with a 7km trail. On top of offering alternative habitats for the park's biodiversity, it is Singapore's first net positive energy nature park. Key highlights of the park include the Gliders Boardwalk, Banyan, Quarry Wetland, Forest Exploration Trail, Rambi Boardwalk and more.

Expertly led by Cheng Puay, this learning journey will furnish you with the perfect opportunity to not only learn about the park's history, get acquainted with a comprehensive diversity of fascinating plant species and forest conservation efforts in Singapore, but also to immerse yourself in the breath-taking views offered by the nature trail.

Advisory for participants
Participants are advised to dress comfortably and bring their own water bottle and umbrella.

BEE THE SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Many world's issues and bad news have been taking up space and time in the news. Instead of focusing on such problems, BEE AMAZED aspires to be the game changer and inspires others to be the problem solvers and solution providers. We are on a mission to make societies and Singapore bee-friendly. This is an invitation for all who are interested to make the world a better place for social good.

The importance of bees is often overlooked. Due to misconceptions, bees are often vilified as terrible little beasts out to harm us when it is not so. At this conference, the misconception and myths about bees will be unraveled. No longer do we need to live in fear of the humble honey bees. Participants will revisit the importance of honey bees and how beekeeping in both urban and rural areas could provide solutions to food security, biodiversity, sustainability and climate change.

If you are afraid of honey bees, it's time for you to face this fear and get rid of it once and for all. It's time for you to have a new perspective and understanding through a personal encounter with the bees up close and personal. Being bee-friendly is DNA of an environmentalist! One really cannot claim to be an environmentalist if you have no concerns for the bees. Come join us in this movement to make societies and Singapore bee-friendly!

Advisory for participants
Participants are advised to dress comfortably and bring their own water.

The Dialogue in the Dark (DID) Learning Journey is a unique experience conducted in complete darkness. The gift of sight is often taken for granted when we are drowned in a world with visual stimulation. This extraordinary journey of diversity and self-discovery, assisted by vision-impaired guides, will let you experience everyday situations without sight, and learn to 'see' in a completely new way with other senses. A dialogue with the blind guide will allow you to gain deeper insights into the challenges of living without sight.

Advisory for participants
Participants are advised to dress comfortably and bring their own water bottle as well as a light jacket as the venue may get cold. It is not advisable to wear any glow in the dark outfits, shoes and accessories as these will need to be removed, to ensure that all participants get the best impact from the tour.

How to get there

AEE-APRC 2023 participants enjoy special booking rates at the following hotels (subject to room availability).

Please note that participants are free to book their preferred accommodations apart from the recommended hotels and to make transport arrangements to SUSS independently. See below for more information on how to get to SUSS.

Hotel	Hotel Information	Hotel Booking	How to get to SUSS
Metropolitan YMCA	Located at No.60 Stevens Road, Singapore 257854. Located at the fringe of the bustling Orchard Road, the service apartments are ideally suited for both family and business travellers, be it for short-term or long-term stays. We are also minutes away from Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site - Botanic Gardens and a multitude of public transport options, like Stevens MRT Station which provides a direct connection to the airport. For more information, visit the website: https://www.mymca.org.sg/stay/rooms	For booking, email: askmore@mymca.org.sg Quote “AEE APRC 2023’’ to enjoy the offered rate.	A ten-minute walk from the hotel to Stevens MRT Station (DT10). Take the Downtown MRT Line. Alight at King Albert Park MRT Station (DT6) and head to the bus stop outside exit A. Take Bus No 74, 151 or 154 from the same side and alight opposite SIM HQ.
The POD Boutique Capsule Hotel	Located at No. 289 Beach Road, Level 3, Singapore 199552. Modern and minimalistic living designed hotel is located along the outskirts of the Singapore Central Business District, the heart of the financial centre, and bustling Haji Lane. A walking distance from the MRT Blue Downtown Line (DTL) which provides easy access between the hotel, event venue and downtown Singapore. For more information, visit the website: https://www.thepodcapsulehotel.com/en/	For booking, email: barbara@thepodcapsulehotel.com Quote "AEE Conference" to enjoy the offered rate.	A six-minute walk from the hotel to Bugis MRT Station (DT14). Take the Downtown MRT line and alight at King Albert Park MRT Station (DT6). Head to the bus stop outside exit A. Take Bus No 74, 151 or 154 from the same side and alight opposite SIM HQ.
Travelodge Harbourfront Hotel	Located at No. 50 Telok Blangah Road, Singapore 098828. A couple of steps away from convenient public transport and within walking distance to Sentosa, Singapore’s premier island resort getaway and fast-growing integrated central business hub, Mapletree Business City. For more information, visit the website: https://www.travelodgehotels.asia/travelodge-harbourfront/	Please send this completed hotel reservation form to Ms Nur Faizah (nur.faizah@travelodgehotels.asia) for booking.	Walk towards Harbourfront MRT Station/Vivocity and take the North East MRT Line to Little India (NE7). Alight at Little India and transfer to the Downtown MRT Line (DT12). Alight at King Albert Park MRT Station (DT6) and head to the bus stop outside exit A. Take Bus No 74, 151 or 154 from the same side and alight opposite SIM HQ.

Hotel

Hotel Information

Hotel Booking

How to get to SUSS

Metropolitan YMCA

Located at No.60 Stevens Road, Singapore 257854.

Located at the fringe of the bustling Orchard Road, the service apartments are ideally suited for both family and business travellers, be it for short-term or long-term stays. We are also minutes away from Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site - Botanic Gardens and a multitude of public transport options, like Stevens MRT Station which provides a direct connection to the airport. For more information, visit the website: https://www.mymca.org.sg/stay/rooms

For booking, email: askmore@mymca.org.sg
Quote “AEE APRC 2023’’ to enjoy the offered rate.

A ten-minute walk from the hotel to Stevens MRT Station (DT10). Take the Downtown MRT Line.
Alight at King Albert Park MRT Station (DT6) and head to the bus stop outside exit A.
Take Bus No 74, 151 or 154 from the same side and alight opposite SIM HQ.

The POD Boutique Capsule Hotel

Located at No. 289 Beach Road, Level 3, Singapore 199552.

Modern and minimalistic living designed hotel is located along the outskirts of the Singapore Central Business District, the heart of the financial centre, and bustling Haji Lane. A walking distance from the MRT Blue Downtown Line (DTL) which provides easy access between the hotel, event venue and downtown Singapore. For more information, visit the website: https://www.thepodcapsulehotel.com/en/

For booking, email: barbara@thepodcapsulehotel.com Quote "AEE Conference" to enjoy the offered rate.

A six-minute walk from the hotel to Bugis MRT Station (DT14). Take the Downtown MRT line and alight at King Albert Park MRT Station (DT6).
Head to the bus stop outside exit A.
Take Bus No 74, 151 or 154 from the same side and alight opposite SIM HQ.

Travelodge Harbourfront Hotel

Located at No. 50 Telok Blangah Road, Singapore 098828.

A couple of steps away from convenient public transport and within walking distance to Sentosa, Singapore’s premier island resort getaway and fast-growing integrated central business hub, Mapletree Business City. For more information, visit the website: https://www.travelodgehotels.asia/travelodge-harbourfront/

Please send this completed hotel reservation form to Ms Nur Faizah (nur.faizah@travelodgehotels.asia) for booking.

Walk towards Harbourfront MRT Station/Vivocity and take the North East MRT Line to Little India (NE7).
Alight at Little India and transfer to the Downtown MRT Line (DT12).
Alight at King Albert Park MRT Station (DT6) and head to the bus stop outside exit A.
Take Bus No 74, 151 or 154 from the same side and alight opposite SIM HQ.

The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is a non-profit professional membership association dedicated to experiential education. The community comprises experiential educators, practitioners, inquirers, researchers and students with the shared goal of elevating the field of Experiential Education. It was officially incorporated in 1977 with roots back to 1972.

The association contributes to the experiential education community through organising regional and annual conferences, defining professional standards, providing accreditation to organizations, networking, professional development opportunities and through publications.

AEE Regions play a significant role in AEE by providing opportunities for members in a particular geographic region to learn and grow together. The regional council is made up of experiential educator leaders from countries such as Vietnam, China, India, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. The roles of the Regional Council include providing continuity and leadership for the Region; acting as the decision-making body for the Region; accepting both authority and responsibility for decisions, actions and activities and actively supporting AEE’s values, mission, vision and operational goals.

As part of its commitment and efforts to meet AEE’s goals, the AEE Asia Pacific Regional Council proposes to initiate its inaugural regional conference to be hosted in Singapore in 2023. Look out for the next ASEAN region Experiential Education Conference, to be revealed on the AEE website.

See here for more information on AEE.

Enabling Village
The Enabling Village is an all-accessible space that supports people with diverse abilities. It combines retail, lifestyle, and training, and features social businesses staffed by both able-bodied and disabled individuals. It provides career advice, training, and job placement for jobseekers with disabilities through partnerships with voluntary welfare organizations. The space is designed holistically with assistive technologies to facilitate participation by visitors with disabilities. It is staffed by people with diverse abilities, skills, and ideas. Visit the website for more information here.

City Gallery
The Singapore City Gallery features over 50 interactive exhibits that depict Singapore's evolution into a highly liveable city in Asia over the past 50 years. The gallery showcases the city's development story by presenting the planning challenges and innovative solutions employed to overcome them. Visit the website for more information here.

Marina Barrage
Marina Barrage was awarded the prestigious Green Mark Platinum Infrastructure Award in May 2009 for its sustainable design and operations. The facility integrates green principles throughout its design, construction, and operation to maximize energy and water efficiency while minimizing waste generation. Visit the website for more information here.

NEWater Visitor Centre
The NEWater Visitor Centre is an educational facility showcasing Singapore's water sustainability efforts, with interactive tours and workshops for all ages. It uses state-of-the-art technology and multimedia exhibits to explain the entire water treatment process and the importance of water conservation. The centre is an excellent place to learn about Singapore's water management practices and their contribution to sustainable development. Visit the website for more information here.

Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Singapore's ethnic enclaves by exploring Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam. This activity is perfect for those seeking an authentic experience of the city's heritage. To explore other parts of the city, see here.

Singapore has been recognized as one of the world's greenest cities, with a thriving network of green spaces that integrate nature into urban living. Over six decades of greening efforts have contributed to a more liveable, sustainable, and climate-resilient city. The Singapore Green Plan 2030 aims to further advance these efforts and turn Singapore into a "City in Nature." To explore our city in nature, visit website here.

Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a 101-hectare park featuring three spaces, including the world's largest glass greenhouse and a mist-filled Cloud Forest. The Supertree Grove lights up at night with a Garden Rhapsody of light and sound, and Bay East Garden offers stunning sunset views. Visit the website for more details here.

Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a large park with a rich history spanning over 150 years. With thousands of plant varieties, including rare orchids and ancient trees, it's a great place to visit for nature lovers. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll, have a picnic, or explore educational zones and forest habitats. The gardens also offer recommendations on what to see, do, and eat. Visit their website here for more information.

The wildlife parks in Mandai are committed to world-class animal care, conservation, and sustainability. They are partnering with the wider conservation community to promote biodiversity and animal welfare interests. Mandai is undergoing transformation into an integrated wildlife and nature precinct, featuring new parks, an eco-friendly resort, a nature-themed attraction, and green public spaces. The precinct is designed to provide a conducive habitat for native wildlife and to offer memorable experiences that connect people with nature. Visit the website for more details here.

National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum of Singapore, established in 1887, showcases Singapore's history and development using advanced technology and creative storytelling. It hosts various events and activities, including the Night Festival and art installations, and has a resource centre with a large collection of publications on cultural studies, design, and Singapore's history. Visit the website for more details here.

Van Gogh Exhibition
The Van Gogh Exhibition in Singapore offers an immersive experience of the artist's works with advanced technology. Visitors can walk through scenes from his paintings and take a virtual reality tour of the places that inspired him. It's a must-see for art lovers who want to experience something unique and innovative. Visit the website for more information here.

AEE Asia-Pacific Regional Conference:

Sustainability and Inclusivity in Experiential Education

AEE Asia-Pacific Regional Conference: Sustainability and Inclusivity in Experiential Education

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Speakers

Professor Roger Slee

Sherry Bagley

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Outward Bound Singapore

RP Xperiential Learning Centre

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