Learning to Look II - Inquiry-Based Guiding in Museums and Galleries

Course Fee Per Session

$30 for STGS or AREU members
$36 for non-members of STGS or AREU
$40 for members of the public (limited time promotional rate)

Course Duration

3 hours

Course Language(s)

English

Upcoming Sessions

Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM [English]
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM [English]

LEARN Activity Bucket

Classroom Courses

LEARN Category

Content Knowledge

Training Venue

73 Dunlop St, #03-01, Singapore 209401

Additional Information

Upon completion of the course, a Statement of Attendance (SOA) will be issued to you.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply inquiry-based questioning techniques to engage visitors in museums and galleries;

  2. Differentiate between observation-based, interpretive, and reflective questions; and

  3. Adapt questioning strategies for different visitor profiles and group dynamics and manage uncertainty, silence, and unexpected responses professionally during tours.

About the Trainer

Pauline Teo

Licensed Tourist Guide &
ACTA-Certified Adult Trainer

A passionate Tourist Guide and Trainer with over 18 years of guiding experience, Pauline Teo specialises in creating engaging art, heritage, and cultural learning experiences across Singapore.

With a background in visual arts and counselling, she founded ArtAble Pte. Ltd. in 2019 to bring inspiring, educational, and restorative art experiences to people of all ages and abilities, working alongside artists, guides, and facilitators to foster meaningful connections through art in our major Art institutes.

Through her work, she has designed and delivered art tours, workshops, and wellness-based art programmes for diverse audiences, ranging from school groups and families to corporate and VIP participants.

Also deeply committed to professional development and training, Pauline is known for her people-centred training approach, blending facilitation, storytelling, visitor experience expertise, and practical industry insights to empower guides to deliver impactful and memorable tours with confidence and professionalism.