Recent Events

20
Jan

Opening Ceremony of the English Teaching Methodology Training Workshops for Lecturers of University of Science – Ho Chi Minh City

Jointly conducted with the University of Science – Ho Chi Minh City, SEAMEO RETRAC co-hosted training workshops on English Teaching Methodology for Lecturers of English on January 05-12, 2019. The workshops aimed at helping lecturers of English improve their teaching ability, update innovative approaches, as well as enhance motivational strategies and communication skills to encourage learners’ participation in class.

14
Dec

Training workshop on “English as a Medium of Instruction in Higher Education”

SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with University of South Australia co-organised an international workshop on “English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Higher Education” on December 10-11, 2018 at the Center’s premises. This workshop is among a series of activities of the project “Institutional links to address issues in higher education in Vietnam”, sponsored by Australia-ASEAN Council and Australian Department

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1
Dec

Training Course on “Scientific Research Paper Writing Skills for Higher Education Academics”

SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with the Institute for Water Education auspices under the UNESCO (IHE DELFT-The Netherland), conducted a two day training workshop on “Scientific Research Paper Writing Skills for Higher Education Academics” on November 29-30, 2018.

30
Nov

Seminar on “Task-based Language Teaching” by Prof. Rod Ellis from Curtin University, Australia

On November 23, 2018, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Curtin University organized a seminar on “Task-based Language Teaching”.

30
Nov

Celebrating the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day

On November 20, 2018, SEAMEO RETRAC celebrated Vietnamese Teachers’ Day with a joyous celebration at the Center for all staff and teachers.

29
Nov

Opening Ceremony of Training Courses on “Innovative Approaches in Teaching Content Areas in English” for Lecturers of Viet Nam National University – Ho Chi Minh City

The SEAMEO Regional Training Center (SEAMEO RETRAC) in collaboration with Viet Nam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) conducted 02 training courses on “Innovative Approaches in Teaching Content Areas in English” for 64 lecturers of VNU-HCMC from November 9 to December 30, 2018.

15
Nov

Commencement of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Intake 17

Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC commenced the 17th intake of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics program on November 12, 2018. Enrolled in this intake were 33 teachers of English from the U.S.A., the Philippines and Vietnam.

12
Nov

National Orientation Workshop on “ECCE Teacher Competency Framework in Southeast Asia”

Under the funding from the UNESCO-Bangkok and was selected by the SEAMEO Secretariat as an Implementing Agency for piloting the adaption of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Teacher Competency Framework for Southeast Asia, SEAMEO RETRAC convened a national orientation workshop on “ECCE Teacher Competency Framework in Southeast Asia” on November 8, 2018.

5
Nov

Training Course on “Internal Quality Assurance for Higher Education Institutions in Vietnam”

Under the funding from the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a five day training course on “Internal Quality Assurance for Higher Education Institutions in Vietnam” on October 29 – November 2, 2018 at the Center.

20
Oct

International Training Workshop on “Experience and Solutions of Asian Countries in Creating Environment for School Students to Use English”

SEAMEO Regional Training Center in collaboration with the National Foreign Languages Project co-organized the International Training Workshop on “Experience and Solutions of Asian Countries in Creating Environment for School Students to Use English” on October18-19, 2018 in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.