Capacity Building Training on Leadership, Management, and Teaching in Lao PDR

In its political mission to assist SEAMEO Member Countries – especially Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam, in enhancing the quality of educational management, SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with the Institute for Educational Administration Development (IFEAD), Lao PDR, organized an in-country training course on “Capacity Building in Leadership, Management, and Teaching in Education” from March 24-26, 2025, in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Attending the training were 22 key leaders and senior managers from various educational departments, universities, and colleges across the country.

The training identified three critical areas, providing a comprehensive approach to improving education through innovation, leadership, and communication:

• Innovative leadership and management to enhance teaching – Lamphoune Luangxay, IFEAD’s Deputy Director, emphasized the role of educational leaders in driving innovation, from building vision to managing institutional change. His session also highlighted critical thinking, decision-making, and fostering a positive learning culture.
• Effective communication in education – Le Thi Thuy Duong, SEAMEO RETRAC’s Director, introduced core principles of effective communication, including active listening and constructive feedback. Participants engaged in discussions and simulations to build practical communication skills.
• Innovative teaching in education – Do Thi Hoai Thu, SEAMEO RETRAC’s Dean of Division of Education, focused on active, learner-centered strategies such as project-based learning, collaboration, and technology integration to enhance classroom practices.

Through practical and updated content aligned with current educational trends, participants strengthened their capacity to develop actionable plans and apply innovative approaches in teaching and school administration. These outcomes contribute directly to addressing current challenges and advancing educational quality within their respective organizations.