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Training Workshop on “Educational Research for Higher Education”
March 26-27, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop on “Educational Research for Higher Education” at its premises. The training was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Linda Serra Hagedorn, Associate Dean, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University, USA. The workshop was centered on providing participants with in-dpth knowledge, skills and techniques in educational research for higher education. The training also
Seminar on “Implementing Bilingual Education: Pedagogy and Management”
Cambridge Assessment Singapore presented an essential one-day seminar for Asia’s school leaders on March 25, 2013 at SEAMEO RETRAC. The seminar named “Implementing Bilingual Education: Pedagogy and Management” welcomed more than 80 school leaders including principals, vice principals, head teachers and senior educators in Asia Pacific. This was the first within the series of Cambridge Educational Leadership Seminar. SEAMEO RETRAC
47th SEAMEO Council Conference in Ha Noi, Vietnam
The 47th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council Conference was held from March 19 – 21, 2013, at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel. This was the second SEAMEO Council Conference hosted by the Vietnamese government. Attending the Conference were H.E. Mr. Truong Tan Sang, President of Vietnam; H.E. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nhan, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister; H.E. Prof. Dr.
Awarding Ceremony from Minister of Education for Mr. Mai Que Vu
Unanimously endorsed by Vietnam’s government and approved by SEA countries; Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) will host the 47th SEAMEO Council Conference (SEAMEC) in Hanoi from 19 to 21 March, 2013. This is one of SEAMEO’s biggest events. At the approach of the Conference, on behalf of H.E. Minister Pham Vu Luan, Mr. Tran Ba Viet Dzung, Director
Training Workshop on “Using Instructional Technology in Material Development”
March 19-20, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) organized the training workshop on “Using Instructional Technology in Material Development” at its premises. The training was facilitated by Dr. Fumihiko Shinohara from Tokyo Gakugei University on the annual expert dispatch program supported by MEXT. The workshop was centered on the development
Closing Ceremony for English Training Courses for School Teachers of English in Vinh Long Province
SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a closing ceremony for English Training Courses for 210 primary, secondary and high school teachers of English in Vinh Long province on March 10, 2013. The courses aimed to help the learners improve their English language proficiency, be equipped with essential academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the English language proficiency test and develop strategies
Celebrating the International Women’s Day
On March 08, SEAMEO RETRAC Trade Union celebrated the International Women’s Day at the Center. The ceremony was to honor the role of women and congratulate the Center’s female staff on this special occasion. The celebration included cultural performances which were filled with solidarity to support the colleagueship for women in particular and the whole Center staff in general.
Training Workshop on “Teaching and Learning with Smartphone and Tablet”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) organized a training workshop on “Teaching and Learning with Smartphone and Tablet” from March 05 to 06, 2013 at the Center. This is one of the annual trainings facilitated by a Japanese researcher on the expert dispatch program supported by MEXT. The workshop was centered
Training Session on the New Materials for Communicative Business English Program
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Pearson Vietnam organized a training workshop on teaching the Market Leader series, on February 26, 2013 at the Center’s premises. The training workshop was facilitated by Mr. David Kaye, Regional Teacher Development Manager, Pearson in Southeast Asia. The workshop drew the participation of about 30 teachers teaching Communicative Business English Programs at the Center.
Opening Ceremony of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program – Intake 11
The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program – Intake 11 (2013 – 2014) jointly conducted by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, started on February 25, 2013 at the Center. This program is designed for English language teachers in Vietnam and the region. There were 34 students taking part in this course. The first one-week workshop was conducted right after
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.
