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Training Workshop on “Oral Corrective Feedback in Language Pedagogy and Second Language Acquisition”
On August 27th, 2014, the training workshop on “Oral Corrective Feedback in Language Pedagogy and Second Language Acquisition” was conducted exclusively for graduates of Curtin University Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics at the Center’s premises. Participating in the meeting were about 50 MA graduates from Ho Chi Minh City and other areas. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Rod
Opening Ceremony of the English Training Courses and the Teaching Methodology Training Course for Primary School Teachers of English in Vinh Long Province
The English training courses and the teaching methodology training course for primary school teachers of English, jointly conducted by Vinh Long Department of Education and Training, started on April 26, 2014 in Vinh Long Province. The courses aim at helping primary school teachers of English improve their English language proficiency in order to achieve level 4 of Vietnam’s Foreign Language
Unilead Vietnam – University Leadership and Management Training Course
From August 04 to 15, 2014, Unilead Vietnam – University Leadership and Management Training Course, co-organized by DAAD Information Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Oldenburg University in Germany and SEAMEO RETRAC was conducted at the Center’s premises with the participation of 24 selected researchers and lecturers from universities in Vietnam. The training course was facilitated by invited experts from
Training Workshop on “The Practical Aspects of Doing Research: Problem to Publication”, Module 4 – Publication – Proposal Writing
From August 07 to 08, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted the training workshop on “The Practical Aspects of Doing Research: Problem to Publication, Module 4 – Publication – Proposal Writing” for 30 lecturers and research fellows from universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces. The workshop aimed to provide participants with the latest information about research, to
International Conference on “Leadership and Management in Higher Education for Sustainable Development”
In cooperation with the RMIT Vietnam, SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted the International Conference on “Leadership and Management in Higher Education for Sustainable Development” on July 24-25, 2014, 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 the opportunities of sharing information, experience, research results
Workshop on “Teaching TOEFL-iBT Speaking and Writing Skills”
On July 16, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a workshop on “Teaching TOEFL-iBT Speaking and Writing Skills” for teachers of English at the Center. The workshop aimed to explore in-depth techniques on how to teach TOEFL-iBT Speaking and Writing skills effectively. Conducted by Mr. David Persey, Training Specialist from National Geographic Learning (Cengage Learning), the session drew the participation of around
SEAMEO College – Module 3: Forum on “Innovations in Education: Innovative Approaches to Student Learning and Development in Southeast Asia Region”
On July 09-11, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted SEAMEO College – Module 3: Education Leaders Innovation Forum with the theme “Innovations in Education: Innovative Approaches to Student Learning and Development in Southeast Asia Region”. It envisioned at strengthening the capacity of education leaders and practitioners as well as promoting education and social development in Southeast Asia Region for an Integrated ASEAN
Training Workshop on Project Management
SEAMEO RETRAC conducted the training course on project management from June 30 to July 01, 2014 at the Center’s premises. Participating in the course included 51 lecturers, educational administrators and staff from universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby regions, who are currently responsible for project management of their institutions. The aims of the course were to
SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting (CDM) 2014
The Annual SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting took place on June 24-26, 2014 at S31 Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand with the purpose to review the organization’s operation within FY 2013/2014. 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 such
Sharing Session on Classroom Management at Kiddy Programs
On June 22, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC Kiddy Programs organized an experience sharing session to provide teaching assistants with an opportunity to express their interests and share their teaching experience in young learner classroom management. About 40 teaching assistants from Kiddy Programs actively participated in this sharing session. Participants had a good chance to exchange their ideas and experiences in managing
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.
