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Training Workshop on “ICT Application in Course Development and Teaching”, March 23-25, 2016
On March 23-25, 2016, SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), organized the training workshop on “ICT Application in Course Development and Teaching” at its premises. The training was facilitated by Prof. Ryotaro Komura from Ishikawa National College of Technology, Japan on the annual expert dispatch program supported by MEXT. The workshop
The Visit of the Delegation from Calgary School Board of Education, Canada
On March 23, 2016, the delegation, including 42 school administrators, educators and teachers from Calgary Education Board, Canada paid a visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. The purpose of this visit was to have a deeper understanding about the Vietnam’s educational system. Also on this occasion, Calgary Education Board also expressed their interests in the possible collaborations with SEAMEO RETRAC in the
ACTIVITIES ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
On Saturday, March 5, 2016, Kiddy Programs – SEAMEO RETRAC organized some class activities to celebrate International Women’s Day with the participation of about 2,500 students at the Center Our students decorated and designed their own beautiful handmade pop-up cards and wrote down their best wishes for the beloved women on this special day. Thanks to these activities, students had
PRESS RELEASE EDUCATION LEADERS’ INNOVATION FORUM (ELIF) – FORUM 2 A SEAMEO COLLEGE INITIATIVE
SEAMEO College is a SEAMEO Project funded by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the guidance of the SEAMEO Secretariat as the Executing Agency. It envisions the strengthening of the capacity of education leaders and practitioners; promoting education and social development in Southeast Asia Region for an Integrated ASEAN Community. SEAMEO College
Sharing Session for Teacher Assistants at Kiddy Programs
On January 17, 2016, SEAMEO RETRAC Kiddy Programs organized an experience sharing session to provide teacher assistants with an opportunity to express their interests and share their teaching experience in young learner classroom management. About 40 teacher assistants actively participated in this sharing session. Participants had a good chance to exchange their ideas and experiences in managing young learners, dealing
Workshop on “Introduction to IELTS”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the British Council in Vietnam organized a workshop on “Introduction to IELTS”, at the Center’s premises, on September 28, 2015. The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Le Xuan Binh, Business Development and Marketing Manager, Country Exams, British Council, Vietnam. The highlight of the workshop was a sharing session on how to prepare and take the
Training Workshop on “How to exploit the Itools and DVD activities for maxium effectiveness”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Oxford University Press organized a training workshop on the “How to exploit the Itools and DVD activities for maxium effectiveness”, on November 28, 2015, at the Center’s premise. The training workshop was facilitated by Ms. Sadie Maddocks, Educational Services Manager, Oxford University Press. The workshop attracted the participation of about 50 teachers at the
Training-the-Trainer Course in Capacity Building in Leadership and Management in Vientiane, Lao PDR
November 24-27, 2015, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with the Institute for Educational Administration Development (Laos Ministry of Education and Sports) conducted the training-the-trainer course in capacity building in leadership and management for basic education trainers in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Attending the training workshop were 32 managers and lecturers in basic education who are currently or will be master trainers in
Celebrating the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day
On November 20, 2015, 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, RETRAC Director presented Certificates of Appreciation to the ten teachers who have demonstrated excellent teaching performance
Seminar on Leadership and Management of Higher Education Institutions: Preparations for the Integration Stage, November 19, 2015
In order to provide the participants who are leaders, administrators and professionals of universities and colleges with updated information about perspectives and views towards leadership and management in the preparation stage of integration, especially for Vietnam’s membership of ASEAN Economics Community in 2015, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the seminar entitled “Leadership and Management of Higher Education Institutions: Preparations for the Integration
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.
