Recent Events
Welcoming the Delegation of High Officials from the Lao PDR Ministry of Education and Sports
On November 17, 2014, the delegation of high officials from the Lao PDR. Ministry of Education and Sports, headed by Mr. Sisamone Sitthilavongsa, Chief of the Office and Ms. Chanhthvone Phandamnong, Director General, Department of International Cooperation paid their visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. The purpose of this visit was to learn about the Center activities and pave the way for
Training Workshop on “21st Century Project Based Learning Model”
On November 12 to 14, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO SEAMOLEC (Indonesia) organized a training course for academic staff of universities and colleges with the purpose of improving the application of information and communication technology in teaching. The training which helped participants conduct project-based learning and teaching was facilitated by SEAMEO SEAMOLEC resource persons. The training attracted more
In-country Training in Capacity Building in Educational Leadership and Management for Basic Education Trainers in Vientiane, Lao PDR
On November 03-07, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with the Institute for Educational Administration Development (Lao PDR Ministry of Education and Sports) conducted the in-country training course in educational leadership and management for basic education trainers in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Attending the training workshop were 31 managers and lecturers in basic education who are currently or will be master trainers in
Training Course on “Applying the Inquiry-based on Science Subjects through Information and Communication Technology”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Center in Indonesia (SEAMEO SEAMOLEC) and SEAMEO Regional Center for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel (SEAMEO QUITEP) in Science in Indonesia organized the training course on “Applying the Inquiry-based on Science Subjects through Information and Communication Technology” from November 03 to 07, 2014 at the Center’s premises for more
Organizing Halloween Costume Contest
On October 25, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC held Halloween Costume Contest for 2,500 students of Kiddy Programs. The contest attracted many students and parents with several creative costume ideas. In addition, students participated in a lot of Halloween games in classes. These Halloween activities aimed at creating a meaningful playground for students, and simultaneously help them explore different cultural festivals in
Attending SEAMEO Congress in Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation of SEAMEO Secretariat, Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, SEAMEO RETRAC Director, headed the delegation from the Center to attend SEAMEO Congress with the theme on “Southeast Asia in Transition: Re-Thinking Education, Science and Culture for Regional Integration” from October 21 to 22, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. It was a big event co-organized by SEAMEO Secretariat, the British
Seminar on “Higher Education Reforms: Successful Stories from Korea and Malaysia”
On October 17, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Worldbank Group organized a seminar on “Higher Education Reforms: Successful Stories from Korea and Malaysia” at the Center. Dr. Ju-Ho Lee, former Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Korea and Prof. Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat, Director General, Department of Higher Education, Malaysia presented at the seminar. The presentation of Dr. Ju-Ho
Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program Intake 11 (2013 – 2014)
On August 27th, 2014, the eleventh batch of students of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly organized by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, celebrated their graduation. Enrolled in this intake were 25 teachers of English from Vietnam. The program has so far recruited 537 candidates in 13 intakes. The twelfth and thirteenth intakes are now in progress.
Educational Forum on “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia”
SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted the Educational Forum, namely “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia” on September 25, 2014, at its premises. The Forum was held back to back with the Center’s 17th Governing Board Meeting and served as a platform for the exchange and discussion of ideas and experiences in
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 17th Governing Board Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 17th Governing Board Meeting was convened from September 25-26, 2014 at the Center. The Meeting was held back to back with the Educational Forum, namely “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia”. Attending the Meeting were Dr. Witaya Jeradechakul, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat, Governing Board Members and representatives coming from
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.
