Recent Events
Educational Leadership and Management Training Workshop for ENEDA Members
A training course in educational leadership and management was conducted by SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with the Entrepreneurship Educators’ Association of the Philippines (ENEDA) at the Center’s premises from January 05 to 10, 2015. Participants of the course were 30 educational leaders of universities, colleges and other educational institutions in the Philippines. The course was developed aiming at updating the
Training Workshop on Item Writing for the Vietnamese Test of English Language Proficiency (VSTEP) for Levels from 03 to 05 on the Vietnamese Foreign Language Proficiency Framework
At the invitation from the Vietnam’s National Foreign Languages 2020 Project (NFL 2020 Project), six staff and teachers from SEAMEO RETRAC attended the training workshop on Item Writing for the Vietnamese Test of English Language Proficiency (VSTEP) for Levels from 03 to 05 on the Vietnamese Foreign Language Proficiency Framework at The University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS), Ha
Celebrating Christmas Activities
On December 20, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized Christmas activities for 2,500 students of Kiddy Programs. This annual festival always attracted all students with several interesting activities. Among the activities, students aged from 04 to 07 colored their favorite Christmas pictures. Students aged from 08 to 15 were interested in making models of snowman, X’mas tree and stocking with their wishes
Training in English Language Proficiency and Educational Leadership and Management for IFEAD Staff (Lao PDR)
SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted the training course on English Language Proficiency and Educational Leadership and Management for staff of the Institute for Educational Administration Development (IFEAD), Lao PDR from November 24 to December 19, 2014. The course aimed to assist IFEAD to improve its master trainers’ and staff members’ English language competency and to strengthen their knowledge and skills in
Expert Meeting on “Tracking Mechanism for Unreached Populations”
SEAMEO RETRAC as assigned by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training hosted the Expert Meeting on December 15, 2014 at the Center’s premise. The meeting was the first stage of the Regional Project entitled “Tracking Mechanism for Unreached Populations”. Attending at the meeting were the experts coming from UNESCO Bangkok, Thailand; Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao PDR; Mr. Nguyen
The 37th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM)
The 37th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM) was convened at the Plaza Athénée Bangkok, Thailand from November 26-27, 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), Japan;
Organizing Drawing Competition at Kiddy Programs
On the occasion of Vietnamese Teacher’s Day 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC held a drawing competition with the topic of “Thank you Teachers!” among 2,500 students at Kiddy Programs. This was an opportunity for the students to express their gratitude, love and care for their teachers. With plenty of creative ideas and cleverness, the students created many beautiful pictures as meaningful gifts
Seminar on Sharing Experiences in Organizing English Training Programs Using Communicative Approach
On November 17, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Managing Board of the National Foreign Languages Project in 2020 held a seminar on “Sharing Experiences in Organizing English Training Programs Using Communicative Approach”. Attending the seminar were about 100 faculty members from universities and training centers, leaders, English specialists and teachers from Departments of Education and Training in 27
Welcoming the Delegation of High Officials from the Lao PDR Ministry of Education and Sports
On November 17, 2014, the delegation of high officials from the Lao PDR. Ministry of Education and Sports, headed by Mr. Sisamone Sitthilavongsa, Chief of the Office and Ms. Chanhthvone Phandamnong, Director General, Department of International Cooperation paid their visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. The purpose of this visit was to learn about the Center activities and pave the way for
Training Workshop on “21st Century Project Based Learning Model”
On November 12 to 14, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO SEAMOLEC (Indonesia) organized a training course for academic staff of universities and colleges with the purpose of improving the application of information and communication technology in teaching. The training which helped participants conduct project-based learning and teaching was facilitated by SEAMEO SEAMOLEC resource persons. The training attracted more
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.
