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Training Workshop on Designing Teaching Materials with D-Book
To enhance the application of information and communication technology in teaching, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop on “Designing Teaching Materials with D-Book” for academic staff of universities and colleges on March 07, 2014. The workshop helped guide teachers with the assistance of D-Book software to insert sounds and movies to build e-materials effectively. More than 50 faculty members from
Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, Intake 10 (2012 – 2013)
On March 02, 2014, the tenth batch of students of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly provided by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, celebrated their graduation. Enrolled in this intake were 24 teachers of English from Vietnam and the USA. The program has so far recruited 537 candidates in 13 intakes; and the eleventh intake is expected
Training Workshop on New Trends and Tools in Computer-assisted Language Learning
On February 26, 2014, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeong-Bae Son, the President of Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (APACALL), paid a visit to the Center and conducted a workshop on “New Trends and Tools in Computer-assisted Language Learning”. During his brief presentation, Dr. Son shared with RETRAC’s faculty the most up-to-date uses of technology that facilitate the teaching, learning and
International Symposium in Japan, Feb 21-22, 2014
At the invitation of the University of Tsukuba, Japan and SEAMEO Secretariat, SEAMEO RETRAC delegation headed by Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Center Director attended the two International Symposiums organized back-to-back with the 36th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting on February 21 to 22, 2014. The University of Tsukuba-SEAMEO Secretariat International Symposium on Bridging the ASEAN Community and Japan through Education
36th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting
The 36th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM) was convened at the Sheraton Orchid Royal (Bangkok, Thailand) from February 18-20, 2014 with the participation of more than a hundred and fifty education high officials and representatives from the 11 SEAMEO Member Countries, Associate and Affiliate Members, and other international organizations such as: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (MEXT),
International Training Course in Excellence in Leadership and Management in Higher Education
SEAMEO RETRAC organized the international training course in excellence in leadership and management in higher education from February 17 to 21, 2014, for 36 educational leaders and administrators from colleges and universities in Lao PDR, Cambodia and Vietnam. The purpose of the course was to enhance leaders and administrators’ educational leadership and management skills in higher education as well as
Training Workshop on Managing and Motivating People
On February 19, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop for the Center professional staff on “Managing and Motivating People”. The training workshop was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Morell D. Boone from Eastern Michigan University, the United States. The training workshop was centered on providing participants with in-depth knowledge, skills and techniques in managing and motivating people.
The Visit of the Delegation of High Officials from the Lao PDR Ministry of Education and Sports
On December 28, 2013, the delegation of high officials from the Lao PDR Ministry of Education and Sports, headed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khamphai Sisavanh, Director of Suphanuvong University paid their visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. The purpose of this visit was to learn about the Center activities and pave the way for further bilateral collaboration. On this occasion, the delegation
Training Workshop on “Creative and Critical Thinking”
December 18-19, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop on “Creative and Critical Thinking” at its premises. The training was facilitated by Dr. Malcolm H. Field from Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan. The workshop employed a wide range of approaches to fostering creative and critical thinking teaching and learning. The workshop aimed to help participants to recognize ways to improve their
Training Workshop on “Digital Age in Teaching and Learning”
On December 17 to 19, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO SEAMOLEC (Indonesia) organized training courses for academic staff of universities and colleges with the purpose of improving the application of information and communication technology in teaching. The training was facilitated by SEAMEO SEAMOLEC resource persons. The training helped guide teachers to use Edmodo to create online classes and
SEAMEO RETRAC directs its efforts on educational issues by undertaking innovative, relevant programs through research, training, consultancy, and staff exchanges; fostering regional and international partnerships; and engaging in other related activities within and outside the region.
