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Training course on “Innovative Teaching Methods in Higher Education”
On November 28-29, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on “Innovative Teaching Methods in Higher Education” for 16 academic and teaching staff of Van Lang University and Can Tho University of Medicine-Pharmacy at the Center’s premises. The course focused on providing the participants with essential knowledge and skills in making innovations in teaching and learning by applying innovative teaching
Training Course on “Innovative Teaching Methods, Student Assessment and Evaluation”
On November 26-27, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on “Innovative Teaching Methods, Student Assessment and Evaluation” for more than 30 academic and teaching staff of VNU HCM – 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
Training Course on “Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Applications in Student Assessment and Evaluation”
In order to equip participants with knowledge of the ICT applications used in test preparation and assessment of students’ learning performance, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on “Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Applications in Student Assessment and Evaluation” on November 24-25, 2022. Participating in the training course were academic and teaching staff of universities, colleges, and related educational institutions in
13th International Conference on TESOL: “Breakthroughs in English Language Teaching in the Post-Pandemic”
On November 17-18, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC held the 13th International Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) “Breakthroughs in English Language Teaching in the Post-Pandemic” at SEAMEO RETRAC’s premises, in cooperation with Curtin University, Australia. This annual international conference serves as a platform for professionals in the field of English language education to share and discuss research
ELT Workshops and Alumni Reception for the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program
SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with Curtin University, hosted two ELT Workshops and a reception for Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics alumni on November 15, 2022. The ELT workshops focused on two main topics: (1) Peer Interaction by Professor Rhonda Oliver from Curtin University, Australia, and (2) Becoming ESL Qualitative Researchers by Dr. Nur Sofurah Mohd Faiz, Dr. Maziana Mohamed,
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Graduation Ceremony for Intakes 17, 18, and 19
On November 15, 86 students of three intakes 17, 18 & 19 of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly organized by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, celebrated their graduation. So far, the program has enrolled over 800 students in 21 intakes with the 21st intake just commencing in October 2022. The 22nd intake will continue to accept
Regional Training Course on “Capacity Building in Higher Education Leadership and Management” for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam
Regional Training Course on “Capacity Building in Higher Education Leadership and Management” for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam From December 15-23, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC will conduct a virtual regional training course on “Capacity Building in Higher Education Leadership and Management” for educational leaders and administrators of higher education institutions in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, and Vietnam. This course is
Meeting of the SEAMEO Council President and the Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam with SEAMEO Centers in Vietnam
On the afternoon of October 13, 2022, Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam Nguyen Kim Son and Minister of Education of Singapore, SEAMEO Council President Chan Chun Sing worked with SEAMEO RETRAC and SEAMEO CELLL, two SEAMEO Regional Centers in Vietnam, on the occasion of the 12th ASEAN Education Ministers and Senior Officials Meeting held in Vietnam. At the
SEAMEO RETRAC 25th Governing Board Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC held its 25th Governing Board Meeting on September 29-30, 2022, at Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. The purpose of the Meeting was to review the Center’s operations in FY 2021/2022 and gather recommendations from Governing Board Members for the Center’s Action Plan for the next FY 2022/2023. Attending the Meeting were Governing Board Members, Substitute Member
Educational Forum on “Practices and Solutions to Sustain the Quality of Education in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Southeast Asia”
In the afternoon of September 29, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the Educational Forum on “Practices and Solutions to Sustain the Quality of Education in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Southeast Asia” in the hybrid mode, back-to-back with the Center’s Governing Board Meeting in Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. The Forum focused on creating a professional platform for educational leaders,
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.
