TIME

Thursday, July 14, 2011

08:30–09:00

Registration

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, Higher Education Department, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam

10:00–10:30

Morning tea break

10:30–12:00

FEATURED SPEECHES:
Moderator: Dr. Michael Packianather, Cardiff University, UK

Presentations:

Developing Global University Partnerships for Work Based Learning Professional Engineering Programmes
Dr. William Glew, Aston University, UK

Beyond Traditional Frameworks for Computer Assisted Learning
Mr. Huw Jarvis, The School of Languages, University of Salford, UK

Q&A

12:00–13:30

Lunch

13:30–14:30

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

Moderator: Mr. Huw Jarvis, The School of Languages, University of Salford, UK

Presentations:

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

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

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

Q&A

14:30–15:30

PARALLEL SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)

International Hall:
Moderator: Mr. Mike Turner, Graduate School of Management, La Trobe University, Australia
Presentations:
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

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

How Many Tools, Applications and Software Do We Need for Teaching and Learning?
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Danh, M.A, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam

Q&A

Room 103:
Moderator: : Mr. Michael Burgess, Graduate School of Management, La Trobe University, Australia
Presentations:
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

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

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

Q&A

Room 416:
Moderator: Dr. Nguyen Van Hien, Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam
Presentations:
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

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

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

Q&A

15:30–16:00

Afternoon tea break

16:00–17:00

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

International Hall:
Moderator: Dr. Cheng Man Diana LAU, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau
Presentations:
Research and Technological Transfer: Viewpoint from a University Lecturer
Mr. Pham Xuan Phu, M.A, An Giang University, Vietnam

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

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

Q&A

Room 103:
Moderator: Dr. YUEN Pong Kau Paul, University of Macau, Macau
Presentations:
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

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

Q&A

TIME

Friday, July 15, 2011

08:30–09:45

SUB-THEME 3: REFORMS IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
PLENARY SESSION
(International Hall)

Moderator: Dr. Philip Hallinger, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Presentations:
Novel Bees Algorithm Research at the Manufacturing Engineering Centre
Dr. Michael S Packianather, Manufacturing Engineering Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, UK

Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, M.A,  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
Q&A

09:45–10:15

Morning tea break

10:15–12:00

PARALLEL SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416, Room 307)

International Hall:
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Normah binti Othman, Centre for Modern Languages and Human Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Presentations:
Developing  Region-wide Curriculum and Teaching Materials in Agroforestry Education in Southeast Asia through Case Study Approach
Dr. Jess C. Fernandez, SEAMEO BIOTROP, Indonesia

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

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

Q&A
Room 103:
Moderator: Dr. Simon Potter, Nagoya University, Japan
Presentations:
The Erasmus Program: A Case from Turkey
Dr. Fatih Karabacak, Anadolu University, Turkey

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

Training and Management at Higher Education Institutions: Recommendations for Training Quality Enhancement
Prof. Dr. Le Viet Luong, Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam
Q&A
Room 416:
Moderator: Dr. Doan Hue Dung, Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam
Presentations:
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

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

Curriculum Innovation in Relation with Content and Teaching Method Innovation
Dr. Nguyen Khac Hung, Sai Gon University, Vietnam

Q&A
Room 307
Moderator: Mr. Pham Xuan Phu, M.A, An Giang University, Vietnam
Presentations:
Voices from the Field: Focus Group Responses to Perceived Efficacy of Principal Preparation Programs
Dr. Arthur J. Borgemenke, Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA

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,  The City University of New York, Hoa Kỳ

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

Q&A

12:00–13:30

Lunch

13:30–15:00

SUB-THEME 4: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND GOVERNANCE REFORM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
PLENARY SESSION
(International Hall)

Moderator: Dr. William Glew, Aston University, UK
Presentations:
Fulfilling the Promise of Education Reform in Asia
Dr. Philip Hallinger, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong

Ms. Luna Iacopini, M.A, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland

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

Q&A

15:00–15:30

Afternoon tea break/ Information session of Ed.D Program offered by Hong Kong Institute of Education and SEAMEO RETRAC (Optional)

15:30–16:30

PARALLEL SESSIONS
(International Hall, Room 103, Room 416)

International Hall:
Moderator: Dr. Arthur J. Borgemenke, Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA
Presentations:
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

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

Q&A

Room 103:
Moderator: Dr. Simon Potter, Nagoya University, Japan
Presentations:
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

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

Higher Education Quality Assurance in Correspondence with Advanced Standards
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy, International University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Q&A

Room 416:
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rodel L. Ortañez, College of Arts, Sciences and Teacher Education, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, the Philippines
Presentations:
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

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

Q&A

16:30–17:00

Conference closure
Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Deputy Director, SEAMEO RETRAC