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International TESOL Conference on English Learning: A Focus on English Use
Jointly conducted by SEAMEO RETRAC, HCMC-TESOL Association, Curtin University, and the University of Foreign Language Studies, University of Da Nang (UFLSUD), the 3rd International Conference on “English Learning: A Focus on English Use” held at UFLSUD’s premises in beautiful Da Nang City on August 9-11, 2012, provided TESOL professionals an opportunity to share their new research findings and ideas in
Opening Ceremony of English Training Course for University Lecturers – National Foreign Languages Project 2020
36 university lecturers attended the opening ceremony of the intensive English training course at SEAMEO RETRAC on August 06, 2012. The course aims to help learners to achieve level B2 (CEFR) to be well-prepared for teaching their subjects in English at tertiary institutions and develop their four English language skills. It also helps equip these target learners with essential academic
SEAMEO RETRAC’s Directorship Appointment Ceremony
July 27, 2012, the SEAMEO RETRAC’s Directorship Appointment Ceremony which officially announced Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong to be the Center Director for the term 2012-2017 was conducted. Attending the ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quang Quy, Vice Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam, the leadership of different departments, representatives of diplomatic corps, organizations, agencies, universities and colleges,
Summer Fun 2012
After four weeks in operation, the Summer Fun 2012 concluded on July 27, 2012. A closing ceremony was organized on July 26 for as many as 200 students who attended the course from July 2 to 27, 2012 at SEAMEO RETRAC. Summer Fun is an extra-curricular activity designed to create a playground during summer vacation and enhance English communication for
SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting (CDM) 2012
The annual SEAMEO CDM took place from July 16 to 18, 2012 at the S31 Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand with the purpose of discussing proposals, plans and activities under the 2011-2020 SEAMEO Strategic Plan and the respective development plans of SEAMEO Centers. The meeting was attended by 80 participants including Center Directors and key staffs of SEAMEO Centers and the
Opening Ceremony of the English Training Course for High and Secondary School Teachers of English in An Giang Province
The English training course for high and secondary school teachers of English, jointly conducted by An Giang Department of Education and Training (DOET), started on July 03, 2012 in An Giang province. This course aims at helping teachers of English improve their English language proficiency in order to achieve level B2 and C1 of The Common European Framework of Reference
International Conference on “Responding to the 21st Century Demands for Educational Leadership and Management in Higher Education”
On June 28-29, 2012, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted its annual International Conference on “Responding to the 21st Century Demands for Educational Leadership and Management in Higher Education”. The conference focused on a range of critically important issues addressing the demands, challenges, practices in educational leadership and management institutions in the world in the 21st century. Also, it served as a common
SEAMEO RETRAC Board of Advisors Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC Board of Advisors Meeting was convened on June 28, 2012 at the Center’s premises with the participation of Prof. Dr. Tran Van Nhung, General Secretary of Council of the Country’s Professorship; Dr. Dennis Berg, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Fullerton, USA; Mr. Pham Ngoc Thanh, Deputy Director, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training; and SEAMEO
Retreat to Singapore
SEAMEO RETRAC held a mid-year excursion trip to Singapore for its staff from June 12-15, 2012. On this occasion, the staff and their loved ones had a chance to visit Universal Studios, Botanical Garden and Merlion Park and attend cultural performances.
Training Workshop on Business Writing
SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop on Business Writing on May 31, 2012 for the Center’s staff. The workshop, facilitated by Mr. Kaan Ustun, intern from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, was centered on providing the participants with techniques in writing business emails.
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.
