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Training Workshop on “Designing Presentations with Prezi”
On March 28, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop on “Designing Presentations with Prezi” for more than 60 faculty members from universities and colleges. Training content involved the application of Prezi to design online presentations vividly and effectively.
Training Workshop on “The Practical Aspects of Doing Research: Problem to Publication, Module 1 – Problem Definition and Operationalization”
On March 27-28, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted the training workshop on “The Practical Aspects of Doing Research: Problem to Publication, Module 1 – Problem Definition and Operationalization” for 34 lecturers and research staff from colleges and universities in HCMC and neighboring provinces. The training program aimed to equip participants with latest information about research, to develop and enhance the participants’
The Visit of the Delegation from Calgary School Board of Education, Canada
On March 21, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC had a chance to welcome 26 principals and teachers from Calgary Education Board, Canada. The primary purpose of their visit was to understand about the Vietnam’s basic educational system. On this occasion, SEAMEO RETRAC and Calgary Education Board also discussed the possible collaborations in the future.
The Visit of the Delegation from Department of Education of Guizhou Province, the People’s Republic of China
The Department of Education of Guizhou Province in collaboration with SEAMEO RETRAC conducted the information and networking session in Ho Chi Minh City for the delegates coming from the People’s Republic of China on March 17-18, 2014. The delegates were led by Mr. Wang Bihai, Deputy Director-General, Department of Education of Guizhou Province. The purpose of this information and networking
Organizing Activities to Celebrate International Women’s Day
On March 08, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a wide range of activities for more than 2,300 Kiddy students to celebrate the International Women’s Day. Such interesting and inspiring activities as making paper flowers, singing songs and playing games were conducted by Kiddy teachers. The event did not only help students be aware of the equality between women and men, by the
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),
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.
