As part of the ongoing efforts to develop Inter-Centre Collaboration (ICC) initiatives and promote innovation in professional development for educators, SEAMEO RETRAC and SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Centre (SEAMEO SEAMOLEC) partnered to deliver the training course on “Developing Interactive Teaching Materials for an Engaging ICT-Enhanced Classroom”. The training catered to over 40 school principals, teachers, university instructors, lecturers, and trainers
SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on “Interactive Teaching Approaches in Sciences” to support university lecturers in adopting modern teaching methods, addressing the growing demands of learners and society. The training introduced participants to the concepts, principles, and implementation processes of three key teaching methods: Problem-based Teaching, Project-based Teaching, and Learning Stations. Through hands-on activities and real-world applications, attendees practiced
In response to the growing demand for professional development in educational research, SEAMEO RETRAC offered two specialized training sessions on “Research Methods in Education – Module 1 & 2” in July and August, 2024 for academic staff and professionals from higher education institutions in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces to explore innovative research methods in education. The course
The SEAMEO Centre Directors Meeting (CDM) 2024, held on July 17-18 in Bangkok, Thailand, brought together leaders from 26 SEAMEO Centres/Network and international partners to strengthen collaboration and advance education, science, and culture in Southeast Asia. Organized by the SEAMEO Secretariat, the annual meeting serves as a platform to share achievements, address challenges, and align strategies with regional priorities. SEAMEO
Leaders and experts from 26 SEAMEO Centres/Network joined the 3rd SEAMEO Strategic Workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) on July 16, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Hosted by the SEAMEO Secretariat and supported by the ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education Programme, the series of workshops focus on strengthening MEL practices to enhance the effectiveness and impact of SEAMEO
The MOU between SEAMEO RETRAC and CICan was signed in a formally-organized ceremony on the sidelines of the attendance from Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong – Center Director and her delegation at the BC International Education Week (BCIEW) hosted in British Columbia, Canada by BCCIE on July 26, 2023. The MOU marks a milestone toward long-term cooperation for educational endeavors
On June 21, 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC had the great honor to welcome the Minister of the Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills of British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, Hon. Selina Robinson together with her delegation, including the Deputy Minister – Ms. Bobbi-Lynn Plecas, Executive Director of BCCIE – Dr. Randall Martin, Chief of Staff – Mr. Eric Peters to the Center’s premises.
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City successfully conducted the training workshop on “Enhancing Professional Communication Skills for Government Officials” for 33 participants from 26 provinces of Vietnam from June 20 to 23, 2023. The training workshop was delivered by experienced trainers from SEAMEO RETRAC and universities
Within the framework of the teacher training plan in 2023 of the National Foreign Languages Projects, SEAMEO RETRAC has collaborated with the Department of Education and Training of Ninh Thuan province to conduct training courses in English Proficiency and Professional Training for 173 core English teachers from June 18 to the end of October, 2023. Notably, the English Proficiency Course
On June 06 – 07, 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a training course on “AI Application in Teaching and Research” for participants who are lecturers and academic staff for Tra Vinh University. The course focused on four different topics, which were (1) AI applications in developing lectures; (2) AI applications in designing teaching materials; (3) AI applications in evaluating and assessing