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International TESOL Conference on “Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning”
Jointly held by SEAMEO Regional Training Center and the TESOL Association-Ho Chi Minh City on September 23-24 the international conference on “Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning” provided TESOL professionals an opportunity to share their new research findings and ideas in teaching and assisting English learners. During the Conference, delegates from different parts of Vietnam and other countries presented studies,
International Conference on Decentralization in Higher Education from a Global Perspective: Implications for Vietnam and the Region
SEAMEO RETRAC, July 29 – 30, 2010, hosted the International Conference on “Decentralization in Higher Education from a Global Perspective: Implications for Vietnam and the Region”. The conference was held with the purpose of enhancing the knowledge and understanding of autonomy in higher education which is always one of the key and hot issues in all discussions and planning though
Appointment of Head of Research and Development
SEAMEO RETRAC welcomed a new member, Dr. Dennis F. Berg, Emeritus Professor from California State University – Fullerton (CSUF), USA, to its family. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Berg served as the Chair of Department of Sociology, Associate Dean of College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Associate Vice President of Academic and International Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies; he
Summer Fun 2010 (course 1)
After two weeks in operation, the Summer Fun 2010 course 1 concluded on June 18, 2010. A closing ceremony was organized on the same day for as many as 100 students who attended the course from June 7 to 18, 2010. This special two-week English course was designed for children from 7 to 15 years old. Taking part in the
Summer Fun 2010
Summer Fun is an extra-curricular English program for children (age 7- 15) conducted by Kiddy Programs- SEAMEO RETRAC every summer. Launched in 2006, this program has been highly appreciated and met Kiddy students’ as well as their parents’ expectations. Continuing with the great success of the program in previous years, Summer Fun 2010will take place at SEAMEO RETRAC with two courses: Course
Workshop on “Teaching and Learning English Effectively” and the Grand Opening of the SEAMEO RETRAC’s New Campus
SEAMEO RETRAC June 13, 2010 conducted a workshop on “How to teach and learn English effectively.” The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Do Huy Thinh, Center Director together with a group of experts of English currently working at the Center. Running parallel to the workshop was the inauguration of RETRAC’s new campus at 205-207 Tran Hung Dao B, Dist 5,
Closing ceremony for the intensive English Pre-Departure Program of Project 322
The closing ceremony for the intensive English preparation course was held on June 11, 2010 at SEAMEO RETRAC. The course was designed to help Government’s sponsored scholarship post-graduate candidates to improve their English skills and proficiency as well as academic skills such as research skills, presentation skills and so on. After 10 weeks (from 5/4/2010 to 11/6/2010) of studying at
Workshop on critical thinking in teaching and learning
As many as 60 teachers and lecturers from high schools, colleges and universities in Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta’s provinces participated in the workshop entitled “Critical Thinking in Teaching and Learning” at SEAMEO RETRAC on May 23-25, 2010. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Ian Frank and Dr. Malcolm H. Field from Future University-Hakodate, Japan. The workshop provided
Secondment of SEAMEO RETRAC Staff
To further strengthen the collaboration between SEAMEO RETRAC and SEAMEO INNOTEH Mr. Dinh Gia Bao, and Mr. Vo Tan Dung were sent to SEAMEO INNOTECH for a 3 week secondment to learn the Instructional and Curricular Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia (ICeXCELS). It is also a way to promote the online training model, especially in educational management and
Opening a new annex in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
The Center has just opened a new annex, located at 205- 207 Tran Hung Dao St., District 5, HCMC on May 15, 2010. All English programs (Adult and Kiddy) are going to be offered at this annex.
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.
