Recent Events
SEAMEO RETRAC TO EXPAND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MEKONG-REGION UNIVERSITIES
On October 6, 2010, a delegation from SEAMEO RETRAC led by Dr. Do Huy Thinh paid a visit to Vinh Long College of Education (VLCEd) in Mekong Delta. The visit aimed at expanding the collaboration between the two institutions. To mark this visit, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the VLCEd and RETRAC for cooperation in the such areas
Serving the Community
SEAMEO RETRAC has recently launched several English courses for the community and corporate sectors in Ho Chi Minh City. In early October and November 2010 SEAMEO RETRAC organized two English courses for the staff of VietinBank – Branch 1. The courses are designed to improve the learners English language knowledge and skills as well as to develop their confidence in
Opening Ceremony of the Pre-departure English Course for the Government Scholarship Recipients: Project 322
More than 75 government scholarship recipients attended the opening ceremony of the intensive English preparation course at SEAMEO Regional Training Center on September 29, 2010. The course aims at providing an intensive English program for the PhD candidates who wish to achieve the required scores in TOEFL-iBT or IELTS for overseas study, and to develop their skills in research proposal
International TESOL Conference on “Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning”
Jointly held by SEAMEO Regional Training Center and the TESOL Association-Ho Chi Minh City on September 23-24 the international conference on “Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning” provided TESOL professionals an opportunity to share their new research findings and ideas in teaching and assisting English learners. During the Conference, delegates from different parts of Vietnam and other countries presented studies,
International Conference on Decentralization in Higher Education from a Global Perspective: Implications for Vietnam and the Region
SEAMEO RETRAC, July 29 – 30, 2010, hosted the International Conference on “Decentralization in Higher Education from a Global Perspective: Implications for Vietnam and the Region”. The conference was held with the purpose of enhancing the knowledge and understanding of autonomy in higher education which is always one of the key and hot issues in all discussions and planning though
Appointment of Head of Research and Development
SEAMEO RETRAC welcomed a new member, Dr. Dennis F. Berg, Emeritus Professor from California State University – Fullerton (CSUF), USA, to its family. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Berg served as the Chair of Department of Sociology, Associate Dean of College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Associate Vice President of Academic and International Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies; he
Summer Fun 2010 (course 1)
After two weeks in operation, the Summer Fun 2010 course 1 concluded on June 18, 2010. A closing ceremony was organized on the same day for as many as 100 students who attended the course from June 7 to 18, 2010. This special two-week English course was designed for children from 7 to 15 years old. Taking part in the
Summer Fun 2010
Summer Fun is an extra-curricular English program for children (age 7- 15) conducted by Kiddy Programs- SEAMEO RETRAC every summer. Launched in 2006, this program has been highly appreciated and met Kiddy students’ as well as their parents’ expectations. Continuing with the great success of the program in previous years, Summer Fun 2010will take place at SEAMEO RETRAC with two courses: Course
Workshop on “Teaching and Learning English Effectively” and the Grand Opening of the SEAMEO RETRAC’s New Campus
SEAMEO RETRAC June 13, 2010 conducted a workshop on “How to teach and learn English effectively.” The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Do Huy Thinh, Center Director together with a group of experts of English currently working at the Center. Running parallel to the workshop was the inauguration of RETRAC’s new campus at 205-207 Tran Hung Dao B, Dist 5,
Closing ceremony for the intensive English Pre-Departure Program of Project 322
The closing ceremony for the intensive English preparation course was held on June 11, 2010 at SEAMEO RETRAC. The course was designed to help Government’s sponsored scholarship post-graduate candidates to improve their English skills and proficiency as well as academic skills such as research skills, presentation skills and so on. After 10 weeks (from 5/4/2010 to 11/6/2010) of studying at
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.
