The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – especially Generative AI – is increasingly reshaping economies, job markets, and education across the world. It is a critical moment for ASEAN in this transformation. With AI expected to add USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030 (PwC, 2021), it is important that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems develop the competencies of educators and learners to work effectively and with confidence in AI-augmented environments. The World Economic Forum, for example, argues that while automation is likely to wipe out some job categories, it will also create a demand for workers with adaptive skills, ethical judgment and AI-literacy – many of whom will come from TVET institutions.
UNESCO (2021) underlines the fundamental role teachers have in navigating both the potentials and ethical concerns that AI unleashes. Their AI Competency Framework for Educators calls for a complex agenda—integrating technical competence, pedagogical use, professional dedication, and institutional leadership. But for the majority of ASEAN teachers, facilitated access to AI tools, pedagogical models, and policy directions suited to their contexts remains out of reach. This course is a direct response to that necessity by empowering TVET teachers to discover, discuss, and deploy Generative AI in curriculum design, teaching and learning methods, learner support, and institutional administration—while upholding ethical principles of equity, transparency, and accountability.
In this course the participants will not only be exposed to hands-on use of Generative AI tools in accordance with UNESCO’s global best practices and ASEAN’s Digital Masterplan 2025, as well as the prominent Generative AI tools providers, but also develop classroom-level guidelines, AI-assisted lesson plans, and institutional blueprints for the responsible deployment of AI that fosters digital resilience, lifelong learning, and workforce relevance. Hence, the course lends support to the ASEAN-wide aim of developing an equitable, future-capable education ecosystem for the region.
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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the effects of AI on economic growth, workforce evolution, and the development of intermediate skills.
- Identify key values and competencies necessary for success in the AI-driven TVET landscape.
- Explain which AI applications are feasible and suitable for use in TVET education and to support educational delivery.
- Demonstrate practical skills for integrating AI into pedagogy and administrative functions.
- Explore and analyze the pedagogical potential of AI tools for enhancing teaching and learning.
- Evaluate policy and governance strategies for integrating AI into TVET education.
- Develop strategies and learning materials to support learners effectively using AI tools.
Module 1: The Impact of AI on Economic Growth, TVET, and Workforce
The Impact of AI on Economic Growth, TVET, and Workforce explores how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping global and regional economies, transforming labor markets, and disrupting traditional employment patterns. This module examines key trends in job displacement and creation, highlights the rising importance of intermediate and adaptive skills, and positions TVET as a critical driver in preparing a future-ready, AI-literate workforce. Drawing on insights from the World Economic Forum, PwC, and ASEAN’s digital strategy, educators will reflect on how AI-related transformations demand a shift in curriculum, pedagogy, and policy to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic participation across the region.
Module 2: Module 2: Introduction to AI and Generative AI
Introduction to AI and Generative AI provides TVET educators with a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the distinction between traditional solution, machine learning, and the emerging field of Generative AI. The module introduces key technologies such as large language models, image generators, and productivity tools that relevance in education. Educators will explore how these tools function, their potential to enhance teaching and learning, and the risks they pose when used uncritically laying the groundwork for responsible, effective integration of AI in TVET contexts.
Module 3: AI Global Frameworks in Education
This module introduces global frameworks such as UNESCO’s AI Competency Framework, Microsoft’s Responsible AI guidelines, and NAIN’s Generative AI recommendations as guideline on how to strategically and ethically integrate AI tools into their teaching.
Module 5: Generative AI tools for TVET Educators
In this module, the participants will practice the selected generative AI tools to create real instructional materials, assessments, and visual aids. The participants will engage in prompt engineering, test the outputs, and evaluate the quality, relevance, and ethical implications of AI-generated content to enhance their teaching practices in a meaningful and responsible way.
Module 6: AI-Enhanced Curriculum and Lesson Planning
AI-Enhanced Curriculum and Lesson Planning enables TVET educators to integrate AI meaningfully into their instructional design by rethinking how lessons, assessments, and learning experiences can be adapted for an AI-augmented environment. Participants will explore how to use tools to co-develop learning objectives, generate differentiated content, and create adaptive assessments aligned with competency-based frameworks. Emphasizing inclusive pedagogy and responsible use, the module helps educators design AI-supported lesson plans that enhance learner engagement, support diverse needs, and maintain alignment with institutional standards and ethical guidelines.
Module 7: AI-Enhanced Classroom Management
This module provides TVET educators with a safe, supportive environment to practice delivering AI-integrated lessons and managing AI-enhanced classrooms. Participants will apply AI tools in simulated teaching scenarios, receive peer and facilitator feedback, and reflect on strategies for maintaining academic integrity, learner engagement, and ethical AI use. The module also explores collaborative learning models that empower students to critically evaluate AI outputs, fostering a balanced classroom culture where human judgment complements AI assistance.
Module 8: AI Policies and Implementation Roadmaps/Frameworks
This module empowers TVET educators to move from designing classroom management with AI to contribute to broader institutional planning through policy drafting and roadmap development based on frameworks from UNESCO, ASEAN, as well as prominent AI tools providers policy references using generative AI. The module emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data governance, equity, and ongoing monitoring to ensure that AI adoption in TVET is both impactful and aligned with national and global standards.
Final Output: Developing and presenting an action plan
Participant(s) from each country will develop an action plan on how they adopt AI in their teaching system and presenting in front of other participants. The participants from this course will also propose the AI framework for SEAMEO/ASEAN.
The course will run for 3 days online and 6 days onsite. It is scheduled from 5-7 Nov 2024 (Online) &17-22 Nov 2024 (Onsite – Brunei Darussalam)
- AI-enhanced lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessments materials tailored for TVET programs.
- Draft of AI Framework for SEAMEO/ASEAN
This training programme is designed for lecturers, teachers, trainers, and leaders in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Additionally, it is ideal for educators, instructional designers, and technology enthusiasts who are interested in creating and integrating AI into their teaching practices. No advanced technical background is required —participants with basic IT skills (such as the ability to operate MS Windows and use Microsoft Office tools) are encouraged to join and will be supported throughout the training with hands-on guidance and practical applications.
Participants are required to submit all assignments given and present the output of their group project in this training programme. Participants must also submit a country report paper that describe the practices currently being undertaken by their respective institutions or countries in integrating AI into their teaching and learning practice. Participants should bring along a laptop computer with at least WINDOWS 10 installed. A temporary access to the Microsoft 365 Copilot will be provided during the training.
The medium of instruction for this programme is English. For the online session, the course content will be delivered through online presentation synchronously with lectures and demonstrations. Participants are also expected to participate by sharing presentation screens and interacting in online activities. Selected participants are also required to present their country report online. The Face-to-face sessions will focus on the lectures, demonstrations and hands-on, discussions, assignments, and group discussion/project.
For further inquiries, please contact the Course Coordinator:
Dr. Ir. Muhammad Ikhwan Jambak, MEng
TVET Specialist (ICT)
SEAMEO VOCTECH Regional Centre
Jalan Pasar Baharu, Gadong BE 1318
Brunei Darussalam
