Recent Events
MOU Signing with Curtin University, Australia
On November 14, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC signed an MOU with Curtin University, Australia, at the Center. In attendance were leaders and senior staff of the two institutions. The MOU will pave the way for the joint training, especially Master program in Education.
International Conference on the Social Value of Educational Technology in Southeast Asia: An Intellectual Exchange Conference for Japan, Cambodia, Lao PDR., and Vietnam
On November 7-8, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC, with the sponsorship of Japan Foundation, organized the International Conference on “The Social Value of Educational Technology in Southeast Asia: an Intellectual Exchange Conference for Japan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam” for more than 30 educators, researchers, educational administrators and leaders from Japan, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam. During the two-day conference, the speakers
Canada – Vietnam International Mobility and Partnership Forum
On October 22, 2011, the Canada – Vietnam International Mobility and Partnership was co-organized by SEAMEO RETRAC, Vietnam Association of Community Colleges (VACC) and Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) at SEAMEO RETRAC. There were over 70 participants in the forum coming from different Canadian and Vietnamese community colleges. The forum focused on discussing and sharing experiences in developing models
UK Education Conference
At the invitation of British Council Vietnam, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Huy Thinh, SEAMEO RETRAC Director, presented “University Graduates and the Mismatch between Education and the Labor Market” at the Vietnam – UK Education Conference on October 17, 2011. The conference focused on how to increase employability for university graduates and strengthen the partnership between the two higher education systems.
U.S. Alumni Conference on “Making a Contribution in Vietnam”
On October 14, 2011, SEAMEO RETRAC and the U.S. Embassy and the US Consulate General co-organized the U.S. Alumni Conference on “Making a Contribution in Vietnam.” The event brought together over 100 Vietnamese participants of U.S. Government exchange programs as well as Vietnamese alumni of American institutions. At the conference, participants shared the opportunities and challenges faced since they came
SEAMEO CELLL in Vietnam
At the invitation of MOET, Dr. Do Huy Thinh attended the October 11 preparatory meeting for the establishment of a new SEAMEO regional center in Vietnam for lifelong learning (SEAMEO CELLL). He had a presentation about the experiences and activities SEAMEO RETRAC had been through including sources of funding, diversification of programs and services, staff development in the face of
Training Workshop on Effective Uses of Technology for Foreign Language Teaching
Prof. Dr. Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe, Systemwide Director of TESOL and International Language Education, Shirley M. Huffstedler School of Education, Alliant International University, San Diego, California conducted a training workshop on effective uses of technology for foreign language teaching at SEAMEO RETRAC on September 19, 2011. More than 90 expatriate and Vietnamese instructors of English participated in various activities of the
International TESOL Conference on “ENGLISH FOR ALL”
Jointly conducted by SEAMEO RETRAC, HCMC-TESOL Association, Curtin University, and Hue University College of Foreign Languages, the International Conference on “ENGLISH FOR ALL” held on September 15-17, 2011, provided TESOL professionals an opportunity to share their new research findings and ideas in English teaching. More than 200 delegates from Vietnam and other countries attended the conference. Among distinguished speakers were
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,
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
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.
