Key-note Speech

Higher Education Development in Vietnam and its Trends for the Future
Dr. Nguyen Thi Le Huong, Deputy Director General, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Beyond Traditional Frameworks for Computer Assisted Learning
Mr. Huw Jarvis, The School of Languages, University of Salford, UK

Publicly Displayed Illustrated Maps as Educational Devices for University Courses in Japan
Dr. Simon Potter, Nagoya University, Japan

Trends in ICT Application in Teaching – Learning: Theory and Practices in Teacher Training
Dr. Nguyen Van Hien, Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam

A Possible Higher Education Pedagogy for Vietnam
Mr. Mike Turner & Mr. Michael Burgess, Graduate School of Management, La Trobe University, Australia

M-Learning Application in Training at Universities
Dr. Tran Trung, Sam Son Ethnic Pre-University School & Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, M.A, the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam

The Technology Affordances of Personal Wikis in Higher Education
Mr. Peter McDowell, Charles Darwin University, Australia

The Indispensable Trend in Enhancing the Training Quality of the Banking Department at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
Dr. Than Thi Thu Thuy, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Virtual I Program in the Language Classrooms: Possibilities and Potentials
Ms. Farina Nozakiah Tazijan, M.A  & Ms. Suzana Ab. Rahim, M.A, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Diversity in Private Higher Education: The Case of Macau
Dr. Cheng Man Diana LAU, Macau University of Science and Technology & Dr. YUEN Pong Kau Paul, University of Macau, Macau

Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate (C-D-I-O) Approach to Enhance Training Quality at Higher Education Institutions in Viet Nam
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Van Thang, An Giang University, Vietnam

Adapting to New Learning Environments:  A Case Study of International Students
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Hamin Stapa, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

Research and Technological Transfer: Viewpoint from a University Lecturer
Mr. Pham Xuan Phu, M.A, An Giang University, Vietnam

The Research Teaching-Nexus in the Context of Reaching Research University Status
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fazilah Idris & Dr. Mashitoh Yaacob, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia

Stepping up Research Activities of Students - Solution for Improving Training Quality of Higher Education
Dr. Nguyen Quang Giao, College of Foreign Languages, Da Nang University, Vietnam

Enhancing Research Activities to Serve the Training of Economic Management, Economics and Business Administration in Vietnam in the Era of International Integration
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang, National Economics University, Vietnam

Development of Students’ Research Activities in Connection with Enhancing Training Quality – Lesson Learned at Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture
Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Hong, Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture, Vietnam

Novel Bees Algorithm Research at the Manufacturing Engineering Centre
Dr. Michael S Packianather, Manufacturing Engineering Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, UK

ICT Application in the Credit-based Training Management
Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, Danang College of Technology, Da Nang University, Vietnam

Factors Contributing to the Effectiveness of a University-Industry Partnership
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Normah binti Othman, Centre for Modern Languages and Human Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Developing  Region-wide Curriculum and Teaching Materials in Agroforestry Education in Southeast Asia through Case Study Approach
Dr. Jesus C. Fernandez, SEAMEO BIOTROP, Indonesia

A Call for Attitude and Learning Method Changes in Credit-Based Training
Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, Danang College of Technology, Da Nang University, Vietnam

Transformative Learning in a Graduate-Level Classroom:  A Third Party Empirical Observation
Mr. Nick Gwozdziewycz, M.A, Hawaii Neurobiological Learning Society, USA

Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture: Training Quality Improvement Starting from the Innovation in Management and Optimal Use of Resources
Dr. Do Ngoc Anh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture, Vietnam

The Erasmus Program: A Case from Turkey
Dr. Fatih Karabacak, Anadolu University, Turkey

Faculty Development Program: Landscape of Faculty Performance among Selected Higher Educational Institutions
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rodel L. Ortañez, College of Arts, Sciences and Teacher Education, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, the Philippines

Sustaining the Trilogy of Philippine Education through  Curriculum- Based Program: Its Impacts in Improving the Quality and Performance of Higher Education Institutions
Dr. Amparo C. Talag, University of  Batangas & Ms. Bernadette K. Dimaculangan, M.A, De La Salle Lipa, the Philippines

A Missing Component of Higher Education Programs: Everyone Needs Creativity
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ugur Sak, Anadolu University, Turkey

Voices from the Field: Focus Group Responses to Perceived Efficacy of Principal Preparation Programs
Dr. Arthur J. Borgemenke, Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA

Teacher Development Solutions in Response to the Current Education Reform
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, Hanoi National University of Education & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Le, Central Teacher Training College, Vietnam

Applying ICT for Innovation in Higher Education Management through the Use of Data Driven Decision Making and Proper Governance
Mr. Naveed I. Husain, Queens College , CUNY, USA

Innovation in Academic Management in Credit-based System at Universities
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Hung, Vinh University, Vietnam

Fulfilling the Promise of Education Reform in Asia
Dr. Philip Hallinger, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong

Higher Education in Vietnam: The Influence of the Privatization and Internationalization Policies and the Cross-Cutting Issue of Quality
Ms. Luna Iacopini, M.A, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Performance Measurement Setting Among Public and Private Universities in Malaysia: A Lesson to Learn
Mr. Sharul Effendy Janudin, Faculty of Management and Economic, Sultan Idris University of Education, Malaysia

Solutions to Quality Assurance at Universities
Mr. Pham Le Cuong, Vinh University, Vietnam

An Approach to Creating a “Happy Workplace”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichai Utsahajit & Dr. Juthamas Kaewpijit, School of Human Resource Development, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand

Applying Malcolm Baldrige Award Model in Vietnam Higher Education Quality Assurance
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hao, M.A, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Rise of Private Higher Education in Taiwan
Ms. Hsin-Chen Liu, M.A, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan

Training Quality Assurance for Teacher Training Colleges
Mr. Tran Linh Quan, M.A, Ngo Gia Tu Bac Giang College, Vietnam

Innovation in Testing and Assessment Methods of  Law Training at Undergraduate Level: an Example of Law Department of Sai Gon University
Dr. Ho Xuan Thang, Sai Gon University, Vietnam

Applications of Quality Function Deploying Tools for Curriculum Design and Redesign: Review and analysis.
Dr. Do Thanh Luu, International University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam