Recent Events
Training Workshop on New Trends and Tools in Computer-assisted Language Learning
On February 26, 2014, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeong-Bae Son, the President of Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (APACALL), paid a visit to the Center and conducted a workshop on “New Trends and Tools in Computer-assisted Language Learning”. During his brief presentation, Dr. Son shared with RETRAC’s faculty the most up-to-date uses of technology that facilitate the teaching, learning and
International Symposium in Japan, Feb 21-22, 2014
At the invitation of the University of Tsukuba, Japan and SEAMEO Secretariat, SEAMEO RETRAC delegation headed by Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Center Director attended the two International Symposiums organized back-to-back with the 36th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting on February 21 to 22, 2014. The University of Tsukuba-SEAMEO Secretariat International Symposium on Bridging the ASEAN Community and Japan through Education
36th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting
The 36th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM) was convened at the Sheraton Orchid Royal (Bangkok, Thailand) from February 18-20, 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),
International Training Course in Excellence in Leadership and Management in Higher Education
SEAMEO RETRAC organized the international training course in excellence in leadership and management in higher education from February 17 to 21, 2014, for 36 educational leaders and administrators from colleges and universities in Lao PDR, Cambodia and Vietnam. The purpose of the course was to enhance leaders and administrators’ educational leadership and management skills in higher education as well as
Training Workshop on Managing and Motivating People
On February 19, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop for the Center professional staff on “Managing and Motivating People”. The training workshop was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Morell D. Boone from Eastern Michigan University, the United States. The training workshop was centered on providing participants with in-depth knowledge, skills and techniques in managing and motivating people.
The Visit of the Delegation of High Officials from the Lao PDR Ministry of Education and Sports
On December 28, 2013, the delegation of high officials from the Lao PDR Ministry of Education and Sports, headed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khamphai Sisavanh, Director of Suphanuvong University paid their visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. The purpose of this visit was to learn about the Center activities and pave the way for further bilateral collaboration. On this occasion, the delegation
Training Workshop on “Creative and Critical Thinking”
December 18-19, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop on “Creative and Critical Thinking” at its premises. The training was facilitated by Dr. Malcolm H. Field from Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan. The workshop employed a wide range of approaches to fostering creative and critical thinking teaching and learning. The workshop aimed to help participants to recognize ways to improve their
Training Workshop on “Digital Age in Teaching and Learning”
On December 17 to 19, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO SEAMOLEC (Indonesia) organized training courses for academic staff of universities and colleges with the purpose of improving the application of information and communication technology in teaching. The training was facilitated by SEAMEO SEAMOLEC resource persons. The training helped guide teachers to use Edmodo to create online classes and
Training Workshops for English Oral and Written Examiners and Test Organizers
At the invitation from the Vietnam’s National Foreign Languages 2020 Project (NFL 2020 Project), six staff and teachers from SEAMEO RETRAC, headed by Ms. Trinh Thi Hoa My, Dean of Division of Foreign Studies, attended the training workshops for Oral and Written Examiners and Test Organizers at The University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS) from December 11 to 18,
Training Course in “Capacity Building in Educational Leadership and Management” (Project 2020)
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the National Foreign Languages 2020 Project is conducting the training workshop in “Capacity Building in Educational Leadership and Management” from November 21 to December 17, 2013. Participants of the training course include leaders and core-managers from regional foreign language centers and potential institutions under NFLP 2020 in Vietnam. The training workshop is facilitated by highly
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.
