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SEAMEO RETRAC’s 20th Governing Board Meeting
In late September 2017, SEAMEO RETRAC welcomed its governing board to Da Nang City for our 20th Governing Board Meeting (GBM). The GBM is both a time to reflect on the past year and gather recommendations from our governing board members for the year ahead. This years GBM welcomed 7 governing board members and 3 representatives from 10 SEAMEO Countries.
Educational Forum on “Integrating the 21st Century Skills into School Education: Best Practices in Southeast Asia”
SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted the Educational Forum, namely “Integrating The 21st Century Skills Into School Education: Best Practices In Southeast Asia” on September 22, 2017 in Danang City, Vietnam. The Forum was held back to back with the Center’s 20th Governing Board Meeting and served as a platform for the exchange and discussion of ideas and experiences in relation to
SEAMEO RETRAC PARTICIPATES IN AN INTERNATIONAL PROJECT TO LINK VIETNAMESE AND AUSTRALIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
In order to connect Australian higher education institutions (HEIs) with HEIs in ASEAN countries, from September 2017 to December 2018 the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will sponsor the University of South Australia to conduct a series of events and trainings to enhance learning, teaching and research in English medium instruction in Viet Nam. Project’s participants in Viet
The 8th Annual International Conference on TESOL – ELT IN THE 21ST CENTURY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
On August 10-11, 2017, the 8th Annual International Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on “ELT in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities” was held at the Center’s premises by SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Curtin University, Australia. More than 200 participants attended 25 presentations and 5 workshops presented at the conference by eminent researchers, lecturers
International Conference on “Leadership and Management in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Ways Forward”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE) is dedicating its annual international conference to the topic of “Leadership and Management in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Ways Forward”. The conference will be held on July 27-28, 2017 at the SEAMEO RETRAC’s premises at 35 Le Thanh Ton Street, in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh
Parent Forum held by Kiddy Programs
The parent forum of Kiddy Programs was successfully held on May 14, 2017 with the attendance of about 150 parents. In this forum, the participants attentively listened to the presentation made by Do Hong Ngoc, a well-known doctor and writer in Vietnam. The forum was a nice opportunity for parents to share their interests and concerns about how to successfully
Seminar II “Leading University Policy Formulation”, BUILD-IT Project
Under the sponsorship of USAID, SEAMEO RETRAC in its partnership with Portland State University, and Arizona State University, USA, carried out Seminar II of the seminar series on “Building university-industry learning and development through innovation and technology” (BUILD-IT) from May 9 to 11, 2017. The Seminar II concentrated on the Leading University Policy Formulation. Participating in the Seminar are 25
Training the Trainer Course on Capacity Building in Educational Leadership and Management
April 19-22, 2017, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with the Institute for Educational Administration Development (IFEAD), Lao Ministry of Education and Sports conducted the in-country training course in educational leadership and management for trainers in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Attending the training workshop were 31 managers and lecturers in basic education who currently are or will be master trainers in educational leadership
Seminar II “Leading University Policy Formulation”, BUILD-IT Project
Under the sponsorship of USAID, SEAMEO RETRAC in its partnership with Portland State University, and Arizona State University, USA, carried out Seminar II of the seminar series on “Building university-industry learning and development through innovation and technology” (BUILD-IT) from May 9 to 11, 2017. The Seminar II concentrated on the Leading University Policy Formulation. Participating in the Seminar are 25
Sharing session on “Motivating activities in teaching reading skills to young learners”
SEAMEO RETRAC organized a sharing session on the “Motivating activities in teaching reading skills to young learners”, on March 26, 2017, at the Center’s premise. The sharing session was moderated by Ms. Mai Thi Huyen, teacher of English at Kiddy Programs, SEAMEO RETRAC. The sharing session attracted the participation of 23 teachers at the Center. The aim of the training
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.
