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Training course on moodle
From December 07 to 11, 2009, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO SEAMOLEC organized a training course on Web-based Course Development Using Moodle for Lecturers. The training aimed at assisting lecturers to apply ICT, especially Moodle, in teaching and managing students and lessons. The presentations and facilitation were highly appreciated by participants and the experience shared by the trainers in
International certificate in English language teaching
The first intake of this three-week full time graduate-level certificate program, jointly conducted by Camosun College (Canada) and SEAMEO RETRAC, was commenced on November 23, 2009 This program has been approved by the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, and qualifies graduates to apply for a work permit as an English language teacher in Vietnam. The certificate, English Language Teaching
Celebration of the Vietnamese Teachers’ day
On November 20, 2009, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a party to celebrate the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day in the International Hall. Joining this get-together event were teachers and the Center staff. This is an opportunity for the Center to express its sincere thanks to all the teachers who have been working for the development of the Center over the years. SEAMEO teachers, students,
13th UNESCO-APEID International Conference on Education
Mr. Vo Tan Dung, IT Manager of Division of Technology at SEAMEO RETRAC, attended the 13th UNESCO-APEID International Conference on Education in Hangzhou, China, from November, 15 – 17, 2009. The conference theme was “ICT Transforming Education”. Participants including representatives from the various sectors in China as well as overseas developed their understanding of ICT roles in management, teaching and
The Second Workshop of The MA-APPLIED Linguistics Programs
The second workshop of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program – Intake 5, jointly conducted by Curtin University of Technology (Australia), SEAMEO Regional Language Center (RELC) and SEAMEO RETRAC, commenced on November 16, 2009 with the participation of 42 students. The third workshop of the 16th course of Post-Graduate Diploma in TESOL, jointly run by SEAMEO RELC and
Workshop on the role of English in Asia
SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a workshop on ‘The role of English in Asia: Implications for language learning’ on November 04, 2009. The presenter was Professor Andy Kirkpatrick from Hong Kong Institute of Education, a well- known expert in the field in Asia and the Pacific. Attending this workshop were thirty teachers at SEAMEO RETRAC and members of the Ho Chi Minh
Training workshop on ICT for high school teachers in Tay Ninh province
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training (DoET), Tay Ninh, conducted from October 31 to November 1 a training course on ICT application for teachers from various high schools in Tay Ninh Province. The major objective of the training was to develop a core pool of teachers who help deploy the ICT application in teaching at
International Forum on Curriculum Leadership and Development
The Center with the sponsorship of the Japan Foundation was privileged to organize a 2-day international forum on Curriculum Leadership and Development in Higher Education. The forum welcomed the participation of 35 university professors and administrators from Japan, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Also in attendance was Dr. Dennis Berg, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Fullerton, and also a visiting scholar at SEAMEO
Training course in Educational Management for High School Leaders
Funded by Belgium Technical Corporation, SEAMEO RETRAC organized three training courses for ninety high school (HS) administrators (principals and vice principals) in Vietnam r in October, November and December, 2009 respectively. The training courses gave priority to HS administrators living in disadvantaged areas, being women or from ethnic minorities. The training program focuses on perspectives, experiences and new trends in
12th Governing Board Meeting
The 12th SEAMEO RETRAC Governing Board Meeting was convened from August 10-13 at Nha Trang University and officiated by HE Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nhan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Training. Attending the meeting were members coming from 10 Southeast Asian countries. In his opening remarks, HE Nguyen Thien Nhan congratulated on the Center’s continued achievements for
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.
