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Vietnamese Teachers’ Day
On November 20, 2012, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a ceremony to celebrate the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day at the Center’s premises. Joining this get-together event were the Center teachers and staff. This was an opportunity for the Center to express its gratitude and appreciation to all the teachers and staff who have been working for the development of the Center over the
Training Workshop on Integrating ICT in Teaching and Learning
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Center (SEAMEO SEAMOLEC), Indonesia conducted the two-phase training workshop on “Integrating ICT in Teaching and Learning”. The first phase of the program was the online training which was offered through SEAMEO SEAMOLEC’s website for participants who were lecturers, teachers, and IT technicians from professional secondary schools, vocational colleges and universities in
Training Workshop on “Using Student-Centered Techniques”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organized a training workshop on “Using Student-Centered Techniques” for English language teachers on October 26, 2012 at the Center’s premises. The training workshop was facilitated by Ms. Lesley Newman, English Language Fellow, College of Foreign Languages, Da Nang University. The workshop drew the participation of more
Vietnamese Teachers’ Day
On November 20, 2012, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a ceremony to celebrate the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day at the Center’s premises. Joining this get-together event were the Center teachers and staff. This was an opportunity for the Center to express its gratitude and appreciation to all the teachers and staff who have been working for the development of the Center over the
Validation Workshop and Fourth Consultation Meeting on SEAMEO College
At the invitation of SEAMEO Secretariat, Dr. Dang Van Hung, SEAMEO RETRAC Deputy Director and Mr. Truong Bao Duy, Manager of SEAMEO RETRAC, attended the Validation Workshop and Fourth Consultation Meeting on SEAMEO College on October 19-20, 2012 at Plaza Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The objectives of the workshop were to review and provide inputs on the detailed design and
15th Governing Board Meeting
The 15th SEAMEO RETRAC Governing Board Meeting was convened from September 19-21, 2012 at SEAMEO RECSAM in Penang, Malaysia. The meeting was held back to back with the Educational Forum on Enhancing Training Quality in Basic Education in the SEA Region. Attending the meeting were Dr. Handoko, Deputy Director, SEAMEO Secretariat, members and representatives coming from nine Southeast Asian countries.
Educational Forum on “Enhancing Training Quality in Basic Education in the SEA Region”
On September 20, 2012, SEAMEO RETRAC successfully hosted an educational forum, namely “Enhancing Training Quality in Basic Education in the SEA Region” at SEAMEO RECSAM in Penang, Malaysia. The forum was conducted back to back with its 15th Governing Board Meeting. The forum served as a platform for exchange and discussion of ideas and issues with regards to current models
English Training Courses for High School Math Teachers and Teachers of English – National Foreign Languages Project 2020
40 Math teachers and 100 teachers of English attended the opening ceremony of the intensive English training courses at SEAMEO RETRAC on August 27, 2012. The courses aim to help learners to achieve required levels of English proficiency to be well-prepared for teaching their subjects in English at high schools. It also helps these target learners familiarize themselves with teaching
Training Courses in Leadership Skills for Mid-Level Managers at Higher Educational Institutions in Vietnam Using Blended Learning Mode
SEAMEO RETRAC was funded by the World Bank under the Vietnam Blended Learning Project to conduct training workshops entitled Leadership skills for mid-level managers at higher educational institutions in Vietnam using blended learning mode. From 06 to 24 August, 2012, SEAMEO RETRAC successfully implemented 3 face-to-face training courses in educational leadership and management for 80 educational administrators who are deans/
Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program
On August 13, 2012, the eighth batch of students of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly provided by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, celebrated their graduation. Enrolled in this intake were 71 teachers of English from Vietnam and the USA. The program has so far recruited 423 candidates. The ninth and tenth intakes are now in progress
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.
