Recent Events
Summer Fun 2013
After four weeks in operation, the Summer Fun 2013, co-organized by Queens College, City University of New York and SEAMEO RETRAC, concluded on July 26, 2013. A closing ceremony was organized for more than 200 students who attended the course from July 01 to 26, 2013 at the Center’s premises. This special four-week English course was designed for children from
Training Workshop on “Teaching Methods for Complete IELTS Series”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Cambridge University Press organized a training workshop on “Teaching Methods for ‘Complete IELTS’ Series” on July 22, 2013 at the Center’s premises. The training workshop was facilitated by Mr. Stuart Vinnie, Senior Training Consultant, Cambridge University Press. The workshop drew the participation of about 25 teachers teaching IELTS program at the Center.
Trip to the United States
At the invitation of University of Southern California (USC), Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, SEAMEO RETRAC Director, facilitated at two cohorts of Global Executive Doctor of Education Program from July 19 to 20, 2013. The theme focused on matters relevant to educational policy, integration and globalization in higher education in Vietnam and Southeast Asian countries. On this occasion, Dr. Phuong
Training Workshop on “Teaching Strategies to Prepare for the TOEIC Exam”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the National Geographic Learning – Cengage Learning organized a training workshop on “Teaching Strategies to Prepare for the TOEIC Exam” on July 18, 2013 at the Center’s premises. The training workshop was facilitated by Mr. David Persey, Training Specialist, National Geographic Learning. The workshop drew the participation of about 30 teachers teaching TOEIC program at
SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting (CDM) 2013
The annual SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting took place on July 01-03, 2013 at Bangkok Marriot Sukhumvit Hotel, Thailand with the purpose to review the organization’s operation within FY 2011/2012. The meeting was attended by more than 80 participants including the Center Directors and key staffs of SEAMEO Centers and the Secretariat, representatives of Associate and Affiliate Members, and invited partners
Training Workshops on “Presentation Design and Thesis Formatting”
To implement the goals of the Vietnam’s National Foreign Languages 2020 Project, SEAMEO RETRAC has closely cooperated with the departments of education and training (DOETs) in different provinces in assessing the levels of English proficiency and conducting different training courses on English proficiency and English teaching methodology for the school teachers of English.
Meeting with the Leadership of Departments of Education and Training
To implement the goals of the Vietnam’s National Foreign Languages 2020 Project, SEAMEO RETRAC has closely cooperated with the departments of education and training (DOETs) in different provinces in assessing the levels of English proficiency and conducting different training courses on English proficiency and English teaching methodology for the school teachers of English. To consolidate and develop this cooperation, Dr.
International Conference on Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education
SEAMEO RETRAC, June 20-21, 2013, in partnership with Hong Kong American Center (HKAC), hosted its annual International Conference on “Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education”. The purpose of the conference was to create a common collaborative platform for academicians and professionals to bring in and share new ideas, perspectives and concepts, and best practices in education and training.
KET & PET for Schools Teacher Training Seminar
On June 13, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Cambridge ESOL organized KET & PET for Schools Teacher Training Seminar effectively with the participation of nearly 200 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors currently teaching at SEAMEO RETRAC and from Long An, Dong Thap, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc and Can Tho Provinces. At the seminar, Mr. Kim Pilger, a specialist
Closing Ceremony for the Training Course on English Language Teaching Methodology for English Teachers in Vinh Long Province
The closing ceremony for the training course on English Language Teaching Methodology for 107 primary, secondary and high school teachers of English in Vinh Long province was held on June 09, 2013. The course aimed to help the participants update the contemporary English language teaching practices and methodologies, enhance their skills in classroom management and student motivation, and share their
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.
