Recent Events
Training Workshops on Innovative Methods in English Language Teaching at universities and colleges in Vietnam
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Regional English Language Office (RELO) has successfully conducted two training workshops on Innovative Methods in English Language Teaching at universities and colleges in Vietnam for 56 lecturers of English in pedagogy from February 21st to 25th, 2017. The training workshops were delivered by Prof. Dr. Dilin Liu, Professor of Applied Linguistics, Department of English from University
Training Workshop on “Teaching Vocabulary to Kindergartens using new textbook series SHOW & TELL”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Oxford University Press organized a training workshop on the “Teaching Vocabulary to Kindergartens using new textbook series SHOW & TELL”, on December 10, 2016, at the Center’s premise. The training workshop was facilitated by Ms. Connie Baqués, Educational Services Manager, Oxford University Press. The workshop attracted the participation of about 40 teachers at the
Celebrating the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day
On November 18, 2016, SEAMEO RETRAC celebrated the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day at the Center in order to express its gratitude and appreciation to all the teachers and staff who have been working for the development of the Center over the years. At the ceremony, on the occasion of our 20th anniversary of establishment and development, the Center’s Director presented Certificates
ACTIVITIES CELEBRATING VIETNAMESE TEACHERS’ DAY AT SEAMEO RETRAC
On the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20th, Kiddy Programs celebrated lots of meaningful activities for all students at Center on Saturday, November 13th 2016. Students from Kindergartens’ level to Kids 2B themselves made an artful and colorful paper craft named “A Thankful Sunflower” and respectfully presented to teachers. Such upper-level students as Kids 3A to Youngsters enthusiastically
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES AT SEAMEO RETRAC
In order for the students to understand and have real experiences on different cultural concepts/events, on October 29 – 30, Kiddy Programs organized lots of classroom activities for all students on the occasion of Halloween 2016. Students from all levels individually designed and decorated colorful Halloween witch hats with the help of their teachers. Each of them has such symbolic
Training workshop on “Using ICT in teaching English to Kindergarten and Kid students”
SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training workshop on the “Using ICT in teaching English to Kindergarten and Kid students”, on Oct 29, 2016, at the Center’s premise. The workshop was moderated by Ms Maria Victoria Pineda, ICT Specialist, SEAMEO RETRAC. The training attracted the participation of more than 30 teachers and teacher assistants at the Center. The aim of the training
Forum on Educational Innovation for an ASEAN Integration
SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted the Educational Forum, namely “Educational Innovation for the ASEAN Integration” on September 23, 2016, at its premises in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Forum was held back to back with the Center’s 19th Governing Board Meeting and served as a platform for the exchange and discussion of ideas and experiences in relation to ASEAN Integration
SEAMEO RETRAC 20th Anniversary Ceremony
September 22, 2016 witnessed SEAMEO RETRAC 20th Anniversary Ceremony at the Center’s premises. This anniversary was celebrated in accordance with the Center’s 19th Governing Board Meeting and the Educational Forum on “Educational Innovation for an ASEAN Integration” which were carried out on September 22-23, 2016 The SEAMEO RETRAC 20th Anniversary Ceremony was privileged to have the presence of H.E. Phung
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 19th Governing Board Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 19th Governing Board Meeting was convened from September 22-23, 2016 at the Center. The Meeting was held back to back with the Educational Forum, namely “Education Innovation for an ASEAN Integration”. Attending the Meeting were Dr. Witaya Jeradechakul, former Director, SEAMEO Secretariat; Dr. Ethel Agnes P Valenzuela, Deputy Director, SEAMEO Secretariat; Governing Board Members and representatives coming from
MOU signing ceremony with National Geographic Learning-Cengage Learning
On September 14, 2016, SEAMEO RETRAC signed an MOU with National Geographic Learning- Cengage Learning at the Center. In attendance were leaders and senior staff of the two institutions. The MOU will pave the way for collaborative activities in improving classroom English proficiency and English teaching methodology among public school teachers in Vietnam, exchanging scholarly ideas, information, materials, research activities
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.
