NEWS
Regional Educational Forum on “Leading Innovation in Education: Best Practices in Southeast Asia”
Back to back with the Center’s 22nd Governing Board Meeting, SEAMEO RETRAC organized an educational forum on “Leading Innovation in Education: Best Practices in Southeast Asia” at Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam on September 26, 2019.
High-Level Policy Forum on Planning Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Policies and Fostering AI-Ready Policy Makers in Southeast Asia
As the invitation from SEAMEO Secretariat and UNESCO Headquarter, Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Center Director, attended the High-Level Policy Forum on Planning Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Policies and Fostering AI-Ready Policy Makers in Southeast Asia on September 18-19, 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program Intake 16
On August 14, 2019, Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC jointly organized a graduation ceremony for 34 students of the 16th Intake of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program. The program has so far recruited approximately 700 candidates throughout 18 intakes.
Seminar on “Excellence in English Language Teaching”
SEAMEO RETRAC, in partnership with Regional English Language Office (RELO), U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Public Affairs Section, U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, hosted a training workshop on “Excellence in English Language Teaching”for English teachers on August 13 – 14, 2019.
50th SEAMEO Council Conference in Jakarta, Malaysia
The Ministry of Education, Malaysia in collaboration with SEAMEO Secretariat, hosted the 50th SEAMEO Council Conference on July 22-25, 2019 at the Sunway Hotel Resort and Spa in Malaysia. The three-day conference attended by more than 160 participants comprising of the Ministers of Education and high officials from 11 SEAMEO Member Countries,
Forum on “Experience Sharing in Soft-Skills Training”
On April 26, 2019, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a Forum on Experience Sharing in “Soft-Skills Training” at the Center’s premises. The forum aimed at providing opportunities for participants to gain useful information about the appropriate teaching methods and activities for “Soft-Skills Training” at university and colleges. Participants of the forum included teaching staff, academic administrators, soft-skills trainers and leaders of Youth
Regional Workshop on Southeast Asia Teachers Competency Framework, Teachers’ Satisfaction and Motivation
SEAMEO Regional Training Center (SEAMEO RETRAC) in collaboration with SEAMEO Secretariat organized the Regional Workshop on Southeast Asia Teachers Competency Framework, Teachers’ Satisfaction and Motivation in Southeast Asia on 18-19 April, 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City. This is an Inter-Center Collaborative Project with the sponsorship from SEAMEO associate member countries. The workshop was a forum for educators in the
Training Course on “Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Applications in Teaching and Management”
SEAMEO RETRAC, with funding from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT), conducted a training course on “ICT Applications in Teaching and Management” at the Centre’s premises on March 26-28, 2019. Within the three days of training, 35 participants, who are teaching and academic staff of different universities and colleges in Vietnam, were provided with
Visit of Delegation from Don Bosco Tech ASIA
During the trip to Vietnam on Feb 25 to March 1, 2019, representatives of Don Bosco Tech ASIA from Vietnam and Laos paid a visit to SEAMEO RETRAC in an attempt to build a relationship with the Center and learn about our contributions to the ASIA region. In the meeting, the representatives shared their expertise in Technical and Vocational Education
Training Course on “Effective Communication and Professional Services”
In collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Open University, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on “Effective Communication and Professional Services” on February 22, 2019 at the University’s campus. The course aimed at updating 35 participants working as supporting staff and officers in charge of student affairs with knowledge and skills on effectively communicating with colleagues, students and parents while
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.
