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Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program Intake 11 (2013 – 2014)
On August 27th, 2014, the eleventh batch of students of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly organized by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, celebrated their graduation. Enrolled in this intake were 25 teachers of English from Vietnam. The program has so far recruited 537 candidates in 13 intakes. The twelfth and thirteenth intakes are now in progress.
Educational Forum on “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia”
SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted the Educational Forum, namely “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia” on September 25, 2014, at its premises. The Forum was held back to back with the Center’s 17th Governing Board Meeting and served as a platform for the exchange and discussion of ideas and experiences in
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 17th Governing Board Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 17th Governing Board Meeting was convened from September 25-26, 2014 at the Center. The Meeting was held back to back with the Educational Forum, namely “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia”. Attending the Meeting were Dr. Witaya Jeradechakul, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat, Governing Board Members and representatives coming from
Training Workshop on “Teaching Strategies for Solutions – 2nd Edition”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Oxford University Press organized a training workshop on the “Teaching Strategies for Solutions – 2nd Edition”, on September 20, 2014, at the Center’s premises. The training workshop was facilitated by Ms. Sadie Maddocks, Delta-qualified English language trainer, Oxford University Press. The workshop drew the participation of about 50 teachers at the Center. This workshop was
Moon Festival at SEAMEO RETRAC Kiddy Programs
On September 06, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC held Mid-Autumn activities for 2,500 students of Kiddy programs. This annual festival attracted the students with several interesting activities. For levels from kids to youngsters aged 07-15, students took part in a lantern decorating competition with a variety of creative ideas and topics that they loved. For starters levels aged 04-06, students creatively assembled
5th Annual International Conference on TESOL: “New Trends in English Teaching and Learning”
On August 28-30, 2014, the 5th Annual International Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on “New Trends in English Teaching and Learning” was held at the Center’s premises by SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Curtin University, Australia. More than 240 participants attended 27 presentations and 4 workshops presented at the conference by eminent researchers, lecturers and
Curtin University MA-Applied Linguistics Alumni Event
On August 27th, 2014, the Alumni meeting of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly provided by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, organized at Palace Hotel Saigon, in Ho Chi Minh City. Participating in the meeting were about 100 MA graduates from Ho Chi Minh City and other areas. The purpose of the meeting was to maintain the
Training Workshop on “Oral Corrective Feedback in Language Pedagogy and Second Language Acquisition”
On August 27th, 2014, the training workshop on “Oral Corrective Feedback in Language Pedagogy and Second Language Acquisition” was conducted exclusively for graduates of Curtin University Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics at the Center’s premises. Participating in the meeting were about 50 MA graduates from Ho Chi Minh City and other areas. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Rod
Opening Ceremony of the English Training Courses and the Teaching Methodology Training Course for Primary School Teachers of English in Vinh Long Province
The English training courses and the teaching methodology training course for primary school teachers of English, jointly conducted by Vinh Long Department of Education and Training, started on April 26, 2014 in Vinh Long Province. The courses aim at helping primary school teachers of English improve their English language proficiency in order to achieve level 4 of Vietnam’s Foreign Language
Unilead Vietnam – University Leadership and Management Training Course
From August 04 to 15, 2014, Unilead Vietnam – University Leadership and Management Training Course, co-organized by DAAD Information Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Oldenburg University in Germany and SEAMEO RETRAC was conducted at the Center’s premises with the participation of 24 selected researchers and lecturers from universities in Vietnam. The training course was facilitated by invited experts from
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.
