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International Conference on Higher Education Leadership and Management at SEAMEO RETRAC
As global education continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in information technology and artificial intelligence (AI), universities and colleges must continuously refine their leadership and management strategies, integrate technology, and adapt curricula to meet the changing needs of society and learners. To enhance educational leadership quality, SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with the British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE),
STEM-Focused EnglishWorks! Successful Field Trip Recap
To provide participants of the STEM-Focused EnglishWorks! training course with practical insights into STEM applications in real-world settings, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a field trip to Da Lat City on October 11-12, 2024. The trip included a visit to the Dalat Nuclear Research Institute, where attendees explored nuclear research, reactor operations, and daily applications of nuclear technology. A highlight was wearing
Training course on “Innovative Teaching Approaches in Higher Education”
SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, conducted a training course on “Interactive Teaching Approaches in Higher Education” on October 2-3, 2024. The course equipped educators with hands-on strategies to enhance student engagement, emphasizing the use of AI-driven tools in teaching. Participants explored real-world applications of interactive methodologies, actively engaging in case studies and
SEAMEO RETRAC and IFEAD Forge Partnership for Capacity Building in Education
SEAMEO RETRAC and the Institute for Educational Administration Development (IFEAD), Lao PDR, celebrated a significant milestone in advancing educational leadership and management through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Attending the ceremony were Dr. Lamphoune Luangxay, Deputy Director of IFEAD and SEAMEO RETRAC Governing Board Member from Lao PDR; Ms. Le Thi Thuy Duong, SEAMEO RETRAC’s Director; and
Enhancing leadership and management in education to address new challenges and opportunities
As leadership and management in education continue to evolve in response to advancements in technology and the integration of artificial intelligence, traditional approaches are being reshaped into innovative practices to address emerging challenges and leverage new opportunities. To foster dialogue on these transformative trends, leadership paradigms, and innovative teaching practices being applied across Southeast Asia, SEAMEO RETRAC organized the Educational
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 27th Governing Board Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC convened the 27th Governing Board Meeting on September 25-26, 2024, bringing together its Governing Board Members (GBMs), observers, SEAMEO Secretariat representative, Centre’s Board of Directors and Management Team. The meeting focused on reviewing and evaluating the Centre’s performance in FY 2023/2024, while also charting strategic directions for FY 2024/ 2025 to ensure that the operational programs align with
New Appointment of SEAMEO RETRAC’s Director
Ms. Le Thi Thuy Duong has been officially appointed as the new Director of SEAMEO RETRAC for the 2024-2027 term. Ms Duong’s appointment was formally presented by Deputy Minister, Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Van Phuc, during a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Education and Training on September 06, 2024. In his remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Phuc highlighted
Training course on AI-Powered Test Design and Assessment
Highlighting innovative AI-driven approaches to learning and assessment, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted training courses on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Test Items Design and Student’s Learning Assessment” in August, September, and October 2024. The events brought together over 70 lecturers and specialists from Hong Bang University and various other educational institutions. Led by SEAMEO RETRAC’s experts, the course focused on the
Job Fair Empowers STEM Students with Essential Career Skills
As part of the STEM-Focused EnglishWorks! Training Program, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a dynamic job fair titled “Stand Out to Capture Recruiters’ Attention” for over 35 participants. This event aimed to equip attendees with essential skills and practical experiences, empowering them to confidently navigate their future career paths. Participants actively practiced professional skills through activities like interview simulations, where they experienced
Advancing SEAMEO’s knowledge management with innovative applications of Generative AI
SEAMEO defined Knowledge Management (KM) as a systematic process encompassing documentation, storage, and communication during the 2nd SEAMEO KM Learning and Sharing Forum, held in August 2023. To address challenges related to human resources and heavy workloads while optimizing the KM framework, SEAMEO Secretariat organized the 3rd KM Forum, “AI-Driven Knowledge Management” to support SEAMEO Centres in enhancing knowledge management,
SEAMEO RETRAC directs its efforts on educational issues by undertaking innovative, relevant programs through research, training, consultancy, and staff exchanges and by fostering regional and international partnerships and by engaging in other related activities within and outside the region.
