Recent Events
Meeting on Provincial Training Programs
On April 24, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a meeting on provincial training programs for teachers who are teaching English proficiency courses for school teachers of English in provinces. The meeting aimed at introducing an overview of the National Foreign Languages Project 2020 and reviewing the operation of the programs in different provinces. On this occasion, the teachers shared their experiences
Sharing Session on “‘Inspired to Write’ in the IELTS Preparation”
On April 17, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a sharing session on “‘Inspired to Write’ in the IELTS Preparation” for teachers of English teaching IELTS Writing at the Center. The session was shared by Ms. Nguyen Vo Kieu Trang and drew the participation of 20 teachers.
Orientation Session for New Teachers
On April 04, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized an orientation session for new teachers at its premises. The orientation session acted as a guideline to introduce the Center’s setting, teaching regulations and offered a chance for teachers to share their teaching experiences. Twenty new expatriates and Vietnamese teachers participated in this session.
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
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.
