Recent Events
46th SEAMEO Council conference in Juradong, Brunei Darussalam
The Annual 46th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council Conference was held from January 26 – 29, 2011, at the Empire, Juradong, Brunei Darussalam. Attending the conference were more than 200 delegates who are Ministers of Education, High Officials from SEAMEO member countries, affiliate members and international organizations. The delegation from Vietnam joining this event was led by
2nd Parent Forum held by Kiddy Programs
The 2nd forum for the parents of Kiddy Programs was successfully held on 22 January, 2011 with the attendance of nearly 100 parents. This regular event organized by Kiddy Programs of SEAMEO RETRAC is aimed at giving the participants a closer look at the center’s methods of language teaching, helping children learn English better at home as well as improving
Visit to SEAMEO RETRAC, Vietnam by the Secretary of Education, Republic of the Philippines and 45th SEAMEO Council President
On December 19 – 20, 2010 the Secretary of Education, Republic of the Philippines, cum 45th SEAMEO Council President, H.E. Bro. Armin A. Luistro FSC paid an official visit to SEAMEO RETRAC. Joining the delegation were Dr. Tinsiri Siribodhi, Deputy Director of SEAMEO Secretariat, and Mr. Bennet Benoza from SEAMEO INNOTECH. The welcome ceremony also had the presence of the
Workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation
On December 15, 2010, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted a workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education. More than 45 administrators, specialists, and educators from higher education institutions in Ho Chi Minh City attended the session. The presenter was Prof. Dr. William G. Tierney, Director, Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California, USA.
1st SEAMEO RETRAC Council of Advisors (COA) Meeting
The 1st SEAMEO RETRAC Council of Advisors (COA) Meeting was convened on November 26, 2010, at the Center Headquarter. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tran Ba Viet Dzung, Director General, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam, and Chairman of SEAMEO RETRAC Governing Board. Attending the meeting were other members of the COA including Prof. Dr.
The 33rd SEAMEO High Officials Meeting
The 33rd SEAMEO High Officials Meeting (HOM) was convened at the Sheraton Orchid Royal (Bangkok, Thailand) from November 22-24, 2010 with the participation of more than a hundred education officials and representatives from the 11 SEAMEO Member Countries, associate and affiliate members, and other international organizations such as UNICEF, UNESCO Bangkok, the British Council, World Bank, SIL LEAD Asia and
Celebrating the Vietnam Teachers’ Day
More than 150 SEAMEO RETRAC teachers and staff gathered at the Center’s International Hall on November 20 to celebrate the Vietnam Teachers’ Day. This is the occasion for the Center to honor all the teachers and staff for their continued commitment and contributions to the betterment of the students and the development of the Center. The participants had a very
Seminar on the Role of Motivation and Cognition in Assessment of 21st Century Skills
On November 19, SEAMEO RETRAC held a seminar on the Role of Motivation and Cognition in Assessment of 21st Century Skills for 40 university lecturers and administrators from higher education institutions in Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar was video-conferenced to as many as 70 participants at Tra Vinh and An Giang Universities in Mekong Delta. The presentation focused on
Seminar on Overseas Study in the US
On 12 November 2010, SEAMEO RETRAC and USA Community College Consortium jointly conducted a seminar on overseas study for five community colleges from California, Washington, Philadelphia, Florida and Illinois. The event attracted a lot of students and parents. By attending the seminars, participants were provided with useful information on programs, entrance requirements, university transfer, international services and the advantages of
Visit by the Director of An Giang Department of Education and Training (DOET)
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Director of An Giang DOET, paid a working visit to SEAMEO RETRAC on October 29, 2010. Accompanying Mr. Binh was a group of An Giang high school principals. The visit aimed to have a better understanding of SEAMEO RETRAC and its activities and to develop cooperation between An Giang DOET and SEAMEO RETRAC. Some options for
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.
