NEWS
The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Intake 19
Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC commenced the nineteenth intake of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics program on November 09, 2020. Enrolled in this intake were 35 teachers of English from different provinces throughout Vietnam. The first workshop of Intake 19 was conducted from November 09-12, 2020. The next three workshops will be sequentially conducted in March, July, and
Capacity Building Workshop on “Strengthening Global Citizenship in Higher Education for Sustainable Development”
In October 20-23, 2020, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a 4-day workshop on “Strengthening Global Citizenship in Higher Education for Sustainable Development” under the funding of the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (UNESCO-APCEIU, South Korea) at the Centre’s premises – 35, Le Thanh Ton, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This workshop not only provided participants with ample opportunities
SEAMEO RETRAC 23rd Governing Board Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC organized its 23rd Governing Board Meeting on Oct 1-2, 2020. The meeting was conducted virtually via the Zoom platform due to the international travel restrictions and the social distancing policy resulting from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Attending the meeting were the Director of SEAMEO Secretariat, Governing Board members, representatives and observers from 09 countries. The purpose of
Training Course “ICT Applications in Foreign Language Teaching through the Integration of Multimedia Content”
With the aim of equipping participants with useful knowledge and skills in applying innovative ICT tools in teaching foreign languages, the training course on “ICT Applications in Foreign Language Teaching through the Integration of Multimedia Content” was organized on September 29-30, 2020. The participants of the course included 15 trainers, lecturers, and academic staff from department of foreign languages of
Closing Ceremony of The Communicative English Training Course for Social Entrepreneurs
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organized a “Communicative English Training Course for Social Entrepreneurs” from November 13 th , 2019 to July 29 th , 2020. This is a scholarship program for individuals from social organizations that are working to promote gender equality and improve the lives of children, people with
Experts Meeting on “The Harmonization of Higher Education and Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications in Southeast Asia”
SEAMEO Secretariat, in collaboration with UNESCO Bangkok, Thailand, John Wiley & Sons, Singapore and SEAMEO RETRAC, organized an Experts Meeting on “The Harmonization of Higher Education and Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications in Southeast Asia” on Dec 2-3, 2019 at SEAMEO RETRAC’s premises.
Workshop on “Higher Education Innovation in Teaching and Learning”
On December 6, 2019, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with The University of Queensland, Australia successfully organized the workshop on “Higher Education Innovation in Teaching and Learning”.
The 42nd SEAMEO High Officials Meeting
The 42nd SEAMEO High Officials Meeting held during November 26-28, 2019 at the Berkeley Hotel, Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand. The SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM) is an annual high level forum whereby senior education officials review and plan the programmes and operations of the Organization. The 42nd HOM brought together 149 high-level education officials from 11 SEAMEO Member Countries, representatives from
International Training Course on “Capacity Building on Leadership and Management in Higher Education” for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam
During November 20-23, 2019, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted the annual international training course on “Capacity Building in Leadership and Management for Higher Education” at the Center’s premises. Participants of the course included 24 leaders and administrators of different higher education institutions from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam.
Training Course on “Communicative Business English for Social Entrepreneurs
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the US Consulate Ho Chi Minh City organized a training course on “Communicative Business English for Social Entrepreneurs” at the American Center Ho Chi Minh City on November 13, 2019.
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.
