Recent Events
2015 AQAN Seminar and Roundtable Meeting, September 02-03, 2015
SEAMEO RETRAC, as an Associate Member of ASEAN Quality Assurance Network (AQAN), attended the 2015 AQAN Seminar and Roundtable Meeting on September 02-03, 2015 at the Philippines International Convention Center (PICC), Manila, Philippines. The 2015 AQAN Seminar hosted by the Philippines Commission on Higher Education with the theme “Quality Assurance in ASEAN: Issues, Challenges and Outcomes”. This was a great
6th Annual International Conference on TESOL: “Responding to Challenges of Teaching English for Communication”
On August 13-15, 2015, SEAMEO RETRAC held the 6th Annual International Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on “Responding to Challenges of Teaching English for Communication” at the Center’s premises. The conference was co-organized by Curtin University. More than 270 participants attended 55 presentations and 5 workshops presented at the conference by eminent researchers, lecturers and
In cooperation with British Council Vietnam, SEAMEO RETRAC successfully organized the International Conference in “Quality in Higher Education: Global Perspectives and Best Practices” on July 30-31, 2015, at the Center’s premises.
The conference was held with the aims of providing the participants who were educational leaders and practitioners, researchers and professional experts with the opportunities of sharing information, experience, research results in relation to key issues in leadership and management for quality in higher education, aiming at sustainable development in the 21st century among universities and colleges. The conference laid the
Training workshop on “Regional Experience and Solutions in English Teaching and Learning for an Integrated ASEAN Community”
From July 16 to July 17, 2015, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Managing Board of the National Foreign Languages Project 2020 held a training workshop on “Regional Experience and Solutions in English Teaching and Learning for an Integrated ASEAN Community.” 100 faculty members from universities and training centers and English specialists and teachers from provincial DOETs in Vietnam attended
THE OPENING CEREMONY OF SUMMER FUN 2015
On the 29th of June, the Opening Ceremony of Summer Fun 2015 was held by Kiddy Programs – SEAMEO RETRAC with the participation of 250 students, instructors from Queen College, CUNY, New York, USA and the Center’s academic staff. Joining in this ceremony, students not only understood the curriculum, but they also got acquainted with instructors and recognized the importance
SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting (CDM) 2015
The Annual SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting took place on June 08-09, 2015 at S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand with the purpose to review the organization’s operation within FY 2014/2015. 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
Workshop on “Integrating Life Skills in English Language Teaching”
On 08 June, 2015, SEAMEO RETRAC in coordination with Macmillan Education organized a workshop on “Integrating Life Skills in English Language Teaching” for teachers of English at the Center. The workshop covered such topics as what and why life skills are necessary nowadays, what and how life skills are integrated in Macmillan books for children to adults, and how to
CELEBRATION OF CHILDREN’S DAY AT SEAMEO RETRAC
On May 30, 2015, SEAMEO RETRAC celebrated the Children Day for all students at the Center. Beautiful pencil cases were given to more than 2,400 students from pre-kids to youngsters. This is the best wish from SEAMEO RETRAC to all students at Kiddy not only as special gifts in this occasion but also as great encouragement for their study.
Knowledge-sharing Conference of SEAMEO Centers and Units on Embracing International Standards Practice in Quality Assurance and Management
Mr. Than Trong Minh, Head of Department of Quality Assurance and Branding and Mr. Truong Bao Duy, Manager of SEAMEO RETRAC attended the Knowledge-sharing Conference of SEAMEO Centers and Units on Embracing International Standards Practice in Quality Assurance and Management at SEAMEO Regional Centre for Vocational and Technical Education and Training (SEAMEO VOCTECH) in Brunei Darussalam from May 12 to
48th SEAMEO Council Conference in Chonburi, Thailand
The Annual 48th SEAMEO Council Conference was held from May 06 to 09, 2015 at the Royal Cliff Hotel, Chonburi, Thailand. Attending the Conference were more than 200 delegates who are Ministers of Education, High Officials from SEAMEO member countries, affiliate members, SEAMEO Centers and international organizations. The Conference included the launch of the Ministerial Round Table Meeting, bilateral meetings,
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.
