NEWS
Parent Forum Held by Kiddy Programs
The parent forum of Kiddy Programs was successfully held on May 11, 2013 with the attendance of nearly 100 parents. This regular event aimed at offering participants a closer look at SEAMEO RETRAC language teaching methodology, helping children learn English better at home as well as sharpening the communication channel between the Center and parents. In this forum, the participants
Training Workshop on Capacity Building and Certification of Flexible Learning Tutors
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO INNOTECH, the Philippines conducted a four-day training workshop from May 07 to 10, 2013 at the Center’s premises. The workshop named “Capacity Building and Certification of Flexible Learning Tutors” welcomed 51 flexible learning tutors who are leaders from top universities and colleges in the Philippines and Thailand. The training also drew the participation of
YLE Teacher Training Workshop on “Preparing Students for Cambridge English Young Learners”
On May 09, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training workshop on how to teach English skills effectively to prepare young learners to the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests-YLE at Starters, Movers, and Flyers levels at the Center’s premises. Nearly 250 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors who are teaching at SEAMEO RETRAC, and primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong,
Endeavour Award Information Session
Australian Education International (AEI) in collaboration with SEAMEO RETRAC organized “Endeavour Award Information Session” at the Center on April 23, 2013. The Endeavour Awards are the Australian government’s internationally competitive and merit-based scholarships providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. The information session
Closing Ceremony for English Training Courses for Secondary and High School Teachers of English in Tay Ninh Province
The closing ceremony for the English training course for 140 secondary and high school teachers of English in Tay Ninh province was held on April 06, 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 Tay Ninh Department of Education and Training and
The Visit of the Delegation from the People’s Republic of China
ASEAN-China Center in collaboration with SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a study field trip in Ho Chi Minh City for 21 college leaders from the People’s Republic of China from March 30 to April 03, 2013. The purpose of this visit was to study about the technical and vocational training in Vietnam as well as to pave the way for collaboration in
Training Workshop on “Educational Research for Higher Education”
March 26-27, 2013, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training workshop on “Educational Research for Higher Education” at its premises. The training was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Linda Serra Hagedorn, Associate Dean, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University, USA. The workshop was centered on providing participants with in-dpth knowledge, skills and techniques in educational research for higher education. The training also
Seminar on “Implementing Bilingual Education: Pedagogy and Management”
Cambridge Assessment Singapore presented an essential one-day seminar for Asia’s school leaders on March 25, 2013 at SEAMEO RETRAC. The seminar named “Implementing Bilingual Education: Pedagogy and Management” welcomed more than 80 school leaders including principals, vice principals, head teachers and senior educators in Asia Pacific. This was the first within the series of Cambridge Educational Leadership Seminar. SEAMEO RETRAC
47th SEAMEO Council Conference in Ha Noi, Vietnam
The 47th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council Conference was held from March 19 – 21, 2013, at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel. This was the second SEAMEO Council Conference hosted by the Vietnamese government. Attending the Conference were H.E. Mr. Truong Tan Sang, President of Vietnam; H.E. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nhan, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister; H.E. Prof. Dr.
Awarding Ceremony from Minister of Education for Mr. Mai Que Vu
Unanimously endorsed by Vietnam’s government and approved by SEA countries; Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) will host the 47th SEAMEO Council Conference (SEAMEC) in Hanoi from 19 to 21 March, 2013. This is one of SEAMEO’s biggest events. At the approach of the Conference, on behalf of H.E. Minister Pham Vu Luan, Mr. Tran Ba Viet Dzung, Director
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