Recent Events

30
Jan

46th SEAMEO Council conference in Juradong, Brunei Darussalam

The Annual 46th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council Conference was held from January 26 – 29, 2011, at the Empire, Juradong, Brunei Darussalam. Attending the conference were more than 200 delegates who are Ministers of Education, High Officials from SEAMEO member countries, affiliate members and international organizations. The delegation from Vietnam joining this event was led by

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23
Jan

2nd Parent Forum held by Kiddy Programs

The 2nd forum for the parents of Kiddy Programs was successfully held on 22 January, 2011 with the attendance of nearly 100 parents. This regular event organized by Kiddy Programs of SEAMEO RETRAC is aimed at giving the participants a closer look at the center’s methods of language teaching, helping children learn English better at home as well as improving

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22
Dec

Visit to SEAMEO RETRAC, Vietnam by the Secretary of Education, Republic of the Philippines and 45th SEAMEO Council President

On December 19 – 20, 2010 the Secretary of Education, Republic of the Philippines, cum 45th SEAMEO Council President, H.E. Bro. Armin A. Luistro FSC paid an official  visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. Joining the delegation were Dr. Tinsiri Siribodhi, Deputy Director of SEAMEO Secretariat, and Mr. Bennet Benoza from SEAMEO INNOTECH. The welcome ceremony also had the presence of the

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16
Dec

Workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation

On December 15, 2010, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted a workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education. More than 45 administrators, specialists, and educators from higher education institutions in Ho Chi Minh City attended the session. The presenter was Prof. Dr. William G. Tierney, Director, Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California, USA.

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27
Nov

“Medal for Educational Achievements” Being Awarded to Professor David Wood

November 26, 2010, at SEAMEO RETRAC, on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Training, Mr. Tran Ba Viet Dzung, Director General, International Co-operation Department, presented the Medal for Educational Achievements to Prof. Dr. David Wood, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Curtin University, Australia.  The award is to recognize Prof. Wood’s continued contributions to educational co-operations between Vietnam and Australia in general,

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26
Nov

1st SEAMEO RETRAC Council of Advisors (COA) Meeting

The 1st SEAMEO RETRAC Council of Advisors (COA) Meeting was convened on November 26, 2010, at the Center Headquarter. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tran Ba Viet Dzung, Director General, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam, and Chairman of SEAMEO RETRAC Governing Board. Attending the meeting were other members of the COA including Prof. Dr.

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25
Nov

The 33rd SEAMEO High Officials Meeting

The 33rd SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM) was convened at the Sheraton Orchid Royal (Bangkok, Thailand) from November 22-24, 2010 with the participation of more than a hundred education officials and representatives from the 11 SEAMEO Member Countries, associate and affiliate members, and other international organizations such as UNICEF, UNESCO Bangkok, the British Council, World Bank, SIL LEAD Asia and

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20
Nov

Celebrating the Vietnam Teachers’ Day

More than 150 SEAMEO RETRAC teachers and staff gathered at the Center’s International Hall on November 20 to celebrate the Vietnam Teachers’ Day. This is the occasion for the Center to honor all the teachers and staff for their continued commitment and contributions to the betterment of the students and the development of the Center. The participants had a very

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20
Nov

Seminar on the Role of Motivation and Cognition in Assessment of 21st Century Skills

On November 19, SEAMEO RETRAC held a seminar on the Role of Motivation and Cognition in Assessment of 21st Century Skills for 40 university lecturers and administrators from higher education institutions in Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar was video-conferenced to as many as 70 participants at Tra Vinh and An Giang Universities in Mekong Delta. The presentation focused on

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13
Nov

Seminar on Overseas Study in the US

On 12 November 2010, SEAMEO RETRAC and USA Community College Consortium jointly conducted a seminar on overseas study for five community colleges from California, Washington, Philadelphia, Florida and Illinois. The event attracted a lot of students and parents. By attending the seminars, participants were provided with useful information on programs, entrance requirements, university transfer, international services and the advantages of

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