NEWS
SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting (CDM) 2013
The annual SEAMEO Center Directors Meeting took place on July 01-03, 2013 at Bangkok Marriot Sukhumvit Hotel, Thailand with the purpose to review the organization’s operation within FY 2011/2012. 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
Training Workshops on “Presentation Design and Thesis Formatting”
To implement the goals of the Vietnam’s National Foreign Languages 2020 Project, SEAMEO RETRAC has closely cooperated with the departments of education and training (DOETs) in different provinces in assessing the levels of English proficiency and conducting different training courses on English proficiency and English teaching methodology for the school teachers of English.
Meeting with the Leadership of Departments of Education and Training
To implement the goals of the Vietnam’s National Foreign Languages 2020 Project, SEAMEO RETRAC has closely cooperated with the departments of education and training (DOETs) in different provinces in assessing the levels of English proficiency and conducting different training courses on English proficiency and English teaching methodology for the school teachers of English. To consolidate and develop this cooperation, Dr.
International Conference on Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education
SEAMEO RETRAC, June 20-21, 2013, in partnership with Hong Kong American Center (HKAC), hosted its annual International Conference on “Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education”. The purpose of the conference was to create a common collaborative platform for academicians and professionals to bring in and share new ideas, perspectives and concepts, and best practices in education and training.
KET & PET for Schools Teacher Training Seminar
On June 13, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Cambridge ESOL organized KET & PET for Schools Teacher Training Seminar effectively with the participation of nearly 200 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors currently teaching at SEAMEO RETRAC and from Long An, Dong Thap, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc and Can Tho Provinces. At the seminar, Mr. Kim Pilger, a specialist
Closing Ceremony for the Training Course on English Language Teaching Methodology for English Teachers in Vinh Long Province
The closing ceremony for the training course on English Language Teaching Methodology for 107 primary, secondary and high school teachers of English in Vinh Long province was held on June 09, 2013. The course aimed to help the participants update the contemporary English language teaching practices and methodologies, enhance their skills in classroom management and student motivation, and share their
Training Workshop on “Student Affairs: A Team Approach”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organized a training workshop on “Student Affairs: A Team Approach” at the Center’s premises for specialists in charge of student affairs from universities in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta on June 06, 2013. The training workshop was facilitated by Mr. Dennis Gibbons, Associate Dean
Staff Retreat in Nha Trang
SEAMEO RETRAC Trade Union organized a retreat for all staff in Nha Trang from May 29 to June 01, 2013. This trip was a great chance for SEAMEO RETRAC staff to take a rest after a long hardworking year as well as to reinforce the mutual understanding and cooperation among staff and between staff and management board.
Closing Ceremony for the English Training Course for Secondary and High School Teachers of English in An Giang Province
The closing ceremony for the English training course for 105 secondary and high school teachers of English in An Giang province was held on May 19, 2013. The course aimed to help the learners improve their English language proficiency, be equipped with essential academic knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of An Giang Department of Education and Training on
Training Session on the “Speak Now” Series
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Oxford University Press organized a training workshop on teaching the “Speak Now” series, on May 16, 2013 at the Center’s premises. The training workshop was facilitated by Ms. Sadie Maddocks, Oxford University Press Southeast Asia Product Manager. The workshop drew the participation of about 30 teachers teaching English for International Communication at the Center.
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.
