Recent Events
U.S. Alumni Conference on “Making a Contribution in Vietnam”
On October 14, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC and the U.S. Embassy and the US Consulate General co-organized the U.S. Alumni Conference on “Making a Contribution in Vietnam.” The event brought together over 100 Vietnamese participants of U.S. Government exchange programs as well as Vietnamese alumni of American institutions. At the conference, participants shared the opportunities and challenges faced since they came
SEAMEO CELLL in Vietnam
At the invitation of MOET, Dr. Do Huy Thinh attended the October 11 preparatory meeting for the establishment of a new SEAMEO regional center in Vietnam for lifelong learning (SEAMEO CELLL). He had a presentation about the experiences and activities SEAMEO RETRAC had been through including sources of funding, diversification of programs and services, staff development in the face of
Training Workshop on Effective Uses of Technology for Foreign Language Teaching
Prof. Dr. Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe, Systemwide Director of TESOL and International Language Education, Shirley M. Huffstedler School of Education, Alliant International University, San Diego, California conducted a training workshop on effective uses of technology for foreign language teaching at SEAMEO RETRAC on September 19, 2011. More than 90 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors of English participated in various activities of the
International TESOL Conference on “ENGLISH FOR ALL”
Jointly conducted by SEAMEO RETRAC, HCMC-TESOL Association, Curtin University, and Hue University College of Foreign Languages, the International Conference on “ENGLISH FOR ALL” held on September 15-17, 2011, provided TESOL professionals an opportunity to share their new research findings and ideas in English teaching. More than 200 delegates from Vietnam and other countries attended the conference. Among distinguished speakers were
14th Governing Board Meeting
The 14th SEAMEO RETRAC Governing Board Meeting was convened from August 09-12, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City and officiated by H.E. SEAMEO Council President Pehin Abu Bakar Apong, Minister of Education, Brunei Darussalam. The meeting was held back to back with the Roundtable Forum on Educational Management and Leadership and SEAMEO RETRAC 15th Anniversary. Attending the meeting were members
15th Anniversary
August 10, 2011, witnessed SEAMEO RETRAC 15th Anniversary Ceremony at Rex Hotel. This anniversary was followed by the Center’s 14th Governing Board Meeting and the Roundtable Forum on Educational Leadership and Management. In attendance were H.E. President Pehin Abu Bakar Apong, SEAMEO Council, cum Minister of Education, Brunei Darussalam; H.E. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Luan, Minister of Education and Training,
Roundtable Forum on Educational Management and Leadership
On August 10, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted the Educational Forum on Educational Leadership and Management back to back with its 14th Annual Governing Board Meeting. The forum aimed at presenting the current cases and lessons, sharing experiences and expertise in the field of training the trainers in educational leadership and management. The contents of the forum included educational leadership and
International Conference on Innovation in Teaching, Research and Management in Higher Education
SEAMEO RETRAC, July 14-15, 2011, hosted the International Conference on “Innovation in Teaching, Research and Management in Higher Education”. The conference was held with the purpose of enhancing the knowledge and understanding of innovation in teaching, research and management in higher education. This conference was co-organized by the British Council and SEAMEO RETRAC. As many as 150 participants who are
Study Trip of Le Quy Don High School Teachers and Students to IPC
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with IPC organized a study field trip for a group of 8 TESOL teachers and 31 students from Le Quy Don High School, Ho Chi Minh City, to New Zealand from June 23 to July 10, 2011. The trip was successful, especially helping participants to gain first-hand experiences about the diverse cultures, English teaching, international learning
Training Workshop on Pedagogical Strategies, Innovation and Technology for Teaching EFL/EIL Writing
On July 02, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with TESOL-HCMC organized a training workshop on pedagogical strategies, innovation and technology for teaching EFL/EIL writing. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Lam Ly Tri, a special consultant and liaison for International Programs in Language Education and TESOL, Shirley M. Huffstedler School of Education, Alliant International University, San Diego, California. More than
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.
