SEAMEO RETRAC
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Thursday, July 14, 2011    
WELCOME REMARKS & KEY-NOTE SPEECH    

09:00 – 10:00

   
Welcome Remarks
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Huy Thinh, Director, SEAMEO RETRAC
- Mr. Michael Gordon, Deputy Director, British Council Vietnam
   

Key-note Speech

Higher Education Development in Vietnam and its Trends for the Future

Dr. Nguyen Thi Le Huong, Deputy Director General, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

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FEATURED SPEECHES    

10:30 – 12:00

   
Developing Global University Partnerships for Work Based Learning Professional Engineering Programmes
Dr. William Glew, Aston University, UK
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Beyond Traditional Frameworks for Computer Assisted Learning
Mr. Huw Jarvis, The School of Languages, University of Salford, UK

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SUB-THEME 1: INNOVATIONS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING CONCENTRATING ON TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
PLENARY SESSION

(International Hall)
   
13:30 – 14:30    

Publicly Displayed Illustrated Maps as Educational Devices for University Courses in Japan
Dr. Simon Potter, Nagoya University, Japan

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Trends in ICT Application in Teaching – Learning: Theory and Practices in Teacher Training
Dr. Nguyen Van Hien, Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam

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A Possible Higher Education Pedagogy for Vietnam
Mr. Mike Turner & Mr. Michael Burgess, Graduate School of Management, La Trobe University, Australia

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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)
International Hall
   
14:30 – 15:30    

M-Learning Application in Training at Universities
Dr. Tran Trung, Sam Son Ethnic Pre-University School & Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, M.A, the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam

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The Technology Affordances of Personal Wikis in Higher Education
Mr. Peter McDowell, Charles Darwin University, Australia

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How Many Tools, Applications and Software Do We Need for Teaching and Learning?
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Danh, M.A, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)
Room 103
   
14:30 – 15:30    

The Indispensable Trend in Enhancing the Training Quality of the Banking Department at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
Dr. Than Thi Thu Thuy, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Virtual I Program in the Language Classrooms: Possibilities and Potentials
Ms. Farina Nozakiah Tazijan, M.A  & Ms. Suzana Ab. Rahim, M.A, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

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Vietnamese Youth Overseas Finding Their Ways Back to the Culture: Easy or Difficult to Teach?
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tho, M.A, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)
Room 416
   
14:30 – 15:30    

Diversity in Private Higher Education: The Case of Macau
Dr. Cheng Man Diana LAU, Macau University of Science and Technology & Dr. YUEN Pong Kau Paul, University of Macau, Macau

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Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate (C-D-I-O) Approach to Enhance Training Quality at Higher Education Institutions in Viet Nam
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Van Thang, An Giang University, Vietnam

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Adapting to New Learning Environments:  A Case Study of International Students
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Hamin Stapa, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

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SUB-THEME 2 :RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, THEIR IMPACTS ON THE MANAGEMENT AND THE TRAINING QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103)
International Hall
   
16:00 – 17:00    

Research and Technological Transfer: Viewpoint from a University Lecturer
Mr. Pham Xuan Phu, M.A, An Giang University, Vietnam

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The Research Teaching-Nexus in the Context of Reaching Research University Status
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fazilah Idris & Dr. Mashitoh Yaacob, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia

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Stepping up Research Activities of Students - Solution for Improving Training Quality of Higher Education
Dr. Nguyen Quang Giao, College of Foreign Languages, Da Nang University, Vietnam

   
BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103)
Room 103
   
16:00 – 17:00    

Enhancing Research Activities to Serve the Training of Economic Management, Economics and Business Administration in Vietnam in the Era of International Integration
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang, National Economics University, Vietnam

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Development of Students’ Research Activities in Connection with Enhancing Training Quality – Lesson Learned at Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture
Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Hong, Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture, Vietnam

   
Friday, July 15, 2011    
SUB-THEME 3: REFORMS IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
PLENARY SESSION

(International Hall)
   
08:30 – 09:45    

Novel Bees Algorithm Research at the Manufacturing Engineering Centre
Dr. Michael S Packianather, Manufacturing Engineering Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, UK

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ICT Application in the Credit-based Training Management
Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, Danang College of Technology, Da Nang University, Vietnam

   

Factors Contributing to the Effectiveness of a University-Industry Partnership
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Normah binti Othman, Centre for Modern Languages and Human Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416, Room 307)
International Hall
   
10:15 – 12:00    

Developing  Region-wide Curriculum and Teaching Materials in Agroforestry Education in Southeast Asia through Case Study Approach
Dr. Jesus C. Fernandez, SEAMEO BIOTROP, Indonesia

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A Call for Attitude and Learning Method Changes in Credit-Based Training
Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, Danang College of Technology, Da Nang University, Vietnam

   

Transformative Learning in a Graduate-Level Classroom:  A Third Party Empirical Observation
Mr. Nick Gwozdziewycz, M.A, Hawaii Neurobiological Learning Society, USA

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Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture: Training Quality Improvement Starting from the Innovation in Management and Optimal Use of Resources
Dr. Do Ngoc Anh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture, Vietnam

   
BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416, Room 307)
Room 103
   
10:15 – 12:00    

The Erasmus Program: A Case from Turkey
Dr. Fatih Karabacak, Anadolu University, Turkey

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Faculty Development Program: Landscape of Faculty Performance among Selected Higher Educational Institutions
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rodel L. Ortañez, College of Arts, Sciences and Teacher Education, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, the Philippines

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Training and Management at Higher Education Institutions: Recommendations for Training Quality Enhancement
Prof. Dr. Le Viet Luong, Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam
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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416, Room 307)
Room 416
   
14:30 – 15:30    

Sustaining the Trilogy of Philippine Education through  Curriculum- Based Program: Its Impacts in Improving the Quality and Performance of Higher Education Institutions
Dr. Amparo C. Talag, University of  Batangas & Ms. Bernadette K. Dimaculangan, M.A, De La Salle Lipa, the Philippines

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A Missing Component of Higher Education Programs: Everyone Needs Creativity
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ugur Sak, Anadolu University, Turkey

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Curriculum Innovation in Relation with Content and Teaching Method Innovation
Dr. Nguyen Khac Hung, Sai Gon University, Vietnam
   
BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416, Room 307)
Room 307
   
14:30 – 15:30    

Voices from the Field: Focus Group Responses to Perceived Efficacy of Principal Preparation Programs
Dr. Arthur J. Borgemenke, Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA

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Teacher Development Solutions in Response to the Current Education Reform
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, Hanoi National University of Education & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Le, Central Teacher Training College, Vietnam

   

Applying ICT for Innovation in Higher Education Management through the Use of Data Driven Decision Making and Proper Governance
Mr. Naveed I. Husain, Queens College , CUNY, USA

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Innovation in Academic Management in Credit-based System at Universities
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Hung, Vinh University, Vietnam

   
SUB-THEME 4 :QUALITY ASSURANCE AND GOVERNANCE REFORM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
PLENARY SESSION

(International Hall)
   
13:30 – 15:00    

Fulfilling the Promise of Education Reform in Asia
Dr. Philip Hallinger, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong

   

Higher Education in Vietnam: The Influence of the Privatization and Internationalization Policies and the Cross-Cutting Issue of Quality
Ms. Luna Iacopini, M.A, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland

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Performance Measurement Setting Among Public and Private Universities in Malaysia: A Lesson to Learn
Mr. Sharul Effendy Janudin, Faculty of Management and Economic, Sultan Idris University of Education, Malaysia

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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)
International Hall
   
15:30 – 16:30    

Solutions to Quality Assurance at Universities
Mr. Pham Le Cuong, Vinh University, Vietnam

   

An Approach to Creating a “Happy Workplace”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichai Utsahajit & Dr. Juthamas Kaewpijit, School of Human Resource Development, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand

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Innovation in Governance of the Vietnamese Higher Education and Its Influences on Teaching Quality
Ms. Pham Thi Lan Phuong, M.A, University of Kassel, Germany
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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)
Room 103
   
15:30 – 16:30    

Applying Malcolm Baldrige Award Model in Vietnam Higher Education Quality Assurance
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hao, M.A, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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The Rise of Private Higher Education in Taiwan
Ms. Hsin-Chen Liu, M.A, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan

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Higher Education Quality Assurance in Correspondence with Advanced Standards
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy, International University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)
Room 416
   
15:30 – 16:30    

Training Quality Assurance for Teacher Training Colleges
Mr. Tran Linh Quan, M.A, Ngo Gia Tu Bac Giang College, Vietnam

   

Innovation in Testing and Assessment Methods of  Law Training at Undergraduate Level: an Example of Law Department of Sai Gon University
Dr. Ho Xuan Thang, Sai Gon University, Vietnam

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Applications of Quality Function Deploying Tools for Curriculum Design and Redesign: Review and analysis.
Dr. Do Thanh Luu, International University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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