VISION

The Division of Education aims to become a quality international institution focusing on training, research and providing services in different fields of education with an emphasis on educational leadership and management.

MISSION

Work with local and international institutions and experts to implement joint programs and projects, mostly at the graduate level, for training and research, especially for the under- privileged people from remote areas, to promote equity and equality in education, education for all, and lifelong learning.

Tackle critical, nagging issues in education, particularly in educational leadership and management, teacher education and ICT application, through experience and expertise sharing and modeling building from a comparative perspective.

ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED

The Division of Education directs its efforts on educational leadership and management issues by conducting such special activities as training, research, community service, exchange and cooperation in response to situational needs in the region and beyond.

The training topics include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Planning
• Institutional/School leadership
• Assessment in Education
• Faculty/Staff Assessment
• Student Assessment
• Curriculum Assessment
• Quality Assurance and Accreditation
• Human Resource Development/ Management
• Institutional Organization and Administration
• Curriculum and Teaching Material Development
• ICT Application in Teaching and Administration
• Teaching Education
• Research Methodology
• Applied Research in Educational Leadership
• Comparative Education
• Grant Proposal Writing

The Division of Education also provides customized training programs specific to each institution’s needs and context.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• University, College Administrators and Lecturers
• Deans, Vice Deans, Department Chairs
• Directors of Training Centers
• School Leaders
• Training Coordinators
• Managers of Academic Programs
• Lecturers and teachers
• Educators and Practitioners

FACILITATORS

Professional and experienced trainers from SEAMEO RETRAC, and visiting scholars from all over the world.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Academic activities at SEAMEO RETRAC are built on active participation of learners through information and experience sharing and to-the-point discussion. Critical thinking, interactive sharing and problem solving are intertwined through lectures, discussions, workshops, hands-on exercises, role-plays, case studies and presentations.

TRAINING MODELS

• Seminars
• Conferences
• Training workshops and school visits
• Training workshops and study tours abroad

FUNDING SOURCES

• National and International Projects
• SEAMEO
• SEAMEO RETRAC
• Contribution from learners