Events

10
Aug

15th Anniversary

August 10, 2011, witnessed SEAMEO RETRAC 15th Anniversary Ceremony at Rex Hotel. This anniversary was followed by the Center’s 14th Governing Board Meeting and the Roundtable Forum on Educational Leadership and Management. In attendance were H.E. President Pehin Abu Bakar Apong, SEAMEO Council, cum Minister of Education, Brunei Darussalam; H.E. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Luan, Minister of Education and Training,

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10
Aug

Roundtable Forum on Educational Management and Leadership

On August 10, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted the Educational Forum on Educational Leadership and Management back to back with its 14th Annual Governing Board Meeting. The forum aimed at presenting the current cases and lessons, sharing experiences and expertise in the field of training the trainers in educational leadership and management. The contents of the forum included educational  leadership and

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16
Jul

International Conference on Innovation in Teaching, Research and Management in Higher Education

SEAMEO RETRAC, July 14-15, 2011, hosted the International Conference on “Innovation in Teaching, Research and Management in Higher Education”. The conference was held with the purpose of enhancing the knowledge and understanding of innovation in teaching, research and management in higher education. This conference was co-organized by the British Council and SEAMEO RETRAC. As many as 150 participants who are

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11
Jul

Study Trip of Le Quy Don High School Teachers and Students to IPC

SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with IPC organized a study field trip for a group of 8 TESOL teachers and 31 students from Le Quy Don High School, Ho Chi Minh City, to New Zealand from June 23 to July 10, 2011. The trip was successful, especially helping participants to gain first-hand experiences about the diverse cultures, English teaching, international learning

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2
Jul

Training Workshop on Pedagogical Strategies, Innovation and Technology for Teaching EFL/EIL Writing

On July 02, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with TESOL-HCMC organized a training workshop on pedagogical strategies, innovation and technology for teaching EFL/EIL writing. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Lam Ly Tri, a special consultant and liaison for International Programs in Language Education and TESOL, Shirley M. Huffstedler School of Education, Alliant International University, San Diego, California. More than

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26
Jun

Training Workshop on Journalism in Education and Graphic Design

Trinh Tuan Anh, SEAMEO RETRAC IT Specialist, and Truong Bao Duy, Program Manager, attended a training workshop on Journalism in Education and Graphic Design conducted by MOET in Da Nang from June 24-26, 2011. The training drew the participation of more than 200 journalists and specialists in education from southern and central Vietnam.

24
Jun

Retreat to Hong Kong and Shen Zhen

SEAMEO RETRAC held a mid-year excursion trip to Hong Kong and Shen Zhen  for high-performing staff from June 20-24, 2011. On this occasion, SEAMEO RETRAC staff and their loved ones had a chance to come to Disneyland and Wax Museum and attend the cultural performances.

17
Jun

Study Trip of Le Quy Don High School Teachers to IPC

SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with IPC organized a study field trip for a group of 13 teachers from Le Quy Don High School, Ho Chi Minh City, to New Zealand from June 07-16, 2011. The trip was successful, especially helping teachers to gain first-hand experiences about the diverse cultures, international learning atmosphere at IPC, and expanding teacher and student exchange.

28
May

Training Workshop on Teaching English at KET and PET Levels

On May 25 and 28, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a series of training workshops on how to teach English skills effectively to prepare young learners to the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests-YLE at Starters, Movers, Flyers and KET/PET levels. More than 60 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors currently teaching at the Center attended the training. At the workshops, Ms. Paula Hanna,

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23
May

In-country Training in Educational Management for Basic Education Trainers at the National University of Lao PDR.

From June 6-11, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Lao Ministry of Education (MOE) conducted an in-country training course in educational management for basic education trainers at the National University of Lao PDR. In attendance were 35 lecturers from the three Centers of Educational Management and Teacher Development in Vangvieng, Luang Prabang, and Pakse as well as from the National

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