NEWS
Retreat to Hong Kong and Shen Zhen
SEAMEO RETRAC held a mid-year excursion trip to Hong Kong and Shen Zhen for high-performing staff from June 20-24, 2011. On this occasion, SEAMEO RETRAC staff and their loved ones had a chance to come to Disneyland and Wax Museum and attend the cultural performances.
Study Trip of Le Quy Don High School Teachers to IPC
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with IPC organized a study field trip for a group of 13 teachers from Le Quy Don High School, Ho Chi Minh City, to New Zealand from June 07-16, 2011. The trip was successful, especially helping teachers to gain first-hand experiences about the diverse cultures, international learning atmosphere at IPC, and expanding teacher and student exchange.
Training Workshop on Teaching English at KET and PET Levels
On May 25 and 28, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a series of training workshops on how to teach English skills effectively to prepare young learners to the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests-YLE at Starters, Movers, Flyers and KET/PET levels. More than 60 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors currently teaching at the Center attended the training. At the workshops, Ms. Paula Hanna,
In-country Training in Educational Management for Basic Education Trainers at the National University of Lao PDR.
From June 6-11, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Lao Ministry of Education (MOE) conducted an in-country training course in educational management for basic education trainers at the National University of Lao PDR. In attendance were 35 lecturers from the three Centers of Educational Management and Teacher Development in Vangvieng, Luang Prabang, and Pakse as well as from the National
DFS Academic Board & Core Faculty Meeting
On May 20, 2011, Division of Foreign Studies (DFS) organized an annual meeting for DFS Academic Board members and core faculty. The meeting aimed to review the current situation of teaching and learning at SEAMEO RETRAC and to propose a strategic plan for the development of the Division. At the meeting, issues relevant to curriculum, textbooks, ICT use and facilities
Training Workshops on Math Lesson Study and D-Books
From May 12-14, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with the University of Tsukuba Center for Research on International Cooperation in Educational Development (CRICED) co-organized a series of thematic training workshops on “Math Lesson Study and D-Books”. The training was facilitated by Assoc. Prof. Isoda and Mr. Natsusaka. The workshops drew the participation of a total number of 145 math lecturers,
Training Course on Developing e-Learning Materials
From May 09-13, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Center (SEAMEO SEAMOLEC) conducted a training course on “Developing Materials for e-Learning” for 40 Vietnamese college and university lecturers. The training was facilitated by SEAMEO SEAMOLEC lecturers. The course aimed at assisting lecturers in applying ICT to successfully design their materials for e-Learning. The course engaged
Trip to New Zealand
Phan Thi Ngoc Mai, oversea student counselor, was invited by International Pacific College (IPC) to pay her visit to its campus in New Zealand from May 02-12, 2011. This visit has strengthened the cooperation and partnership between the two institutions. IPC took excellent care of her stay including international airfare and accommodation.
Deputy Minister Bui Van Ga’s Visit to SEAMEO RETRAC
On March 30, 2011, Deputy Minister Bui Van Ga paid a visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. He congratulated on the Center’s work for Vietnam as well as for the region. He also suggested the Center be actively involved in becoming an accreditation agency for higher and vocational/technical education in Vietnam; collaborating with foreign institutions in offering quality Master’s and doctoral programs
Training Workshop on Supertots Teaching Techniques
On March 25, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC, in co-operation with Longman Pearson Education, organized a training workshop on how to use SuperTots series effectively with the participation of 25 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors currently teaching at the Center. At the workshop, Ms. Ronnie Hill, a specialist from Longman Pearson, conducted classroom demonstrations to illustrate the teaching and learning activities using Supertots.
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.
