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MOA Signing Ceremony with LabTech International LTD
The MOA Signing Ceremony between SEAMEO RETRAC and LabTech International LTD. was conducted at the Center’s premises on April 06, 2023, with the attendance from the Board of Directors and Senior Staff of SEAMEO RETRAC and General Manager from LabTech – Mr. Brad Ker. The MOA is perceived as the ground for the two parties to cooperate and collaborate in
Training course: AI Applications in Teaching and Research – Module 1
On April 20 – 21, 2023, the training course on “AI Applications in Teaching and Research – Module 1” was organized at SEAMEO RETRAC’s premises for lecturers and academic staff from various universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby provinces. The course focused on four main areas: (1) An outline of current AI applications; (2) Commands giving
Courtesy visit of SEAMEO Regional Center for Special Educational Needs (SEAMEO SEN)
On April 20, 2023, Dr. Mohd Azlis Sani Md Jalil – Acting Director of SEAMEO Regional Center for Special Educational Needs (SEAMEO SEN), and his officer made a courtesy visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. The meeting aimed at developing relationships among SEAMEO Centers and discussing potential collaborative activities between two Centers. During the meeting, the two parties shared their educational expertise
Sharing Session on Integrating AI Tools in Teaching English Language
On March 11, 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a sharing session on ‘Integrating AI Tools in Teaching the English Language’ for teachers of English at the Center’s premises. Participating in this session were 15 English teachers. The session was conducted by Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang – Deputy Dean, the Divisions of Foreign Studies, SEAMEO RETRAC. The sharing session served as
Research on Job Satisfaction of Basic Education Teachers in Vietnam
The journal article ‘Job Satisfaction of Basic Education Teachers in Vietnam’ by the SEAMEO RETRAC research team, including Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Mr. Tran Phuoc Linh, Ms. Le Thi Thuy Duong and Dr. Anita Clapano-Oblina, has been officially published in the Vietnam Journal of Educational Sciences, Vol 19, No.2, 2023. The article is part of the regional research project
Training Course: ICT Applications in Teaching and Assessment of Student Learning
On March 07-09, 2023, with the funding from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology – Japan (MEXT), SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training course on ‘ICT Applications in Teaching and Assessment of Student Learning’ at the Centre’s premises for 30 participants including lecturers and academic staff of different universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and its
Training Course: ICT Applications in Gamification on Creative Teaching
On the 27th and 28th of February 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on ‘ICT Applications in Gamification on Creative Teaching’ for lecturers and academic staff from different universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and its nearby provinces. During the course, the participants were provided with plenty of opportunities to acquire updated knowledge of various innovative tools
The 52nd SEAMEO Council Conference
The Department of Education, Philippines, in collaboration with SEAMEO Secretariat, hosted the 52nd SEAMEO Council Conference in Manila, Philippines, on February 8-10, 2023. The three-day conference marked the start of the two-year term as the SEAMEO Council Presidency of Her Excellency Sara Z Duterte, present Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines and Secretary of Education. The SEAMEO Council Conference
UniSA Study Tour of the University of South Australia at SEAMEO RETRAC
From December 10 to 17, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted a delegation of 15 undergraduate students and 3 lecturers from Australia’s University of South Australia on their UniSA Study Tour in Vietnam. During their time at SEAMEO RETRAC, UniSA student participants had the opportunity to observe English language classes, as well as prepare and teach their own English language classes with
Training Course on “Innovative Teaching Methods, Student Assessment and Evaluation”
On December 3-4, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on “Innovative Teaching Methods, Student Assessment and Evaluation” for about 40 academic and teaching staff of VNUHCM – University of Science at the Center’s premises. The training course was designed to provide participants essential knowledge and skills in making innovations in teaching and learning by (1) applying innovative teaching approaches
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.
