Seameo Retrac
Sharing Session on Integrating AI Tools in Teaching English Language
On March 11, 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a sharing session on ‘Integrating AI Tools in Teaching the English Language’ for teachers of English at the Center’s premises. Participating in this session were 15 English teachers. The session was conducted by Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang – Deputy Dean, the Divisions of Foreign Studies, SEAMEO RETRAC. The sharing session served as
Research on Job Satisfaction of Basic Education Teachers in Vietnam
The journal article ‘Job Satisfaction of Basic Education Teachers in Vietnam’ by the SEAMEO RETRAC research team, including Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Mr. Tran Phuoc Linh, Ms. Le Thi Thuy Duong and Dr. Anita Clapano-Oblina, has been officially published in the Vietnam Journal of Educational Sciences, Vol 19, No.2, 2023. The article is part of the regional research project
Training Course: ICT Applications in Teaching and Assessment of Student Learning
On March 07-09, 2023, with the funding from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology – Japan (MEXT), SEAMEO RETRAC organized the training course on ‘ICT Applications in Teaching and Assessment of Student Learning’ at the Centre’s premises for 30 participants including lecturers and academic staff of different universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and its
Training Course: ICT Applications in Gamification on Creative Teaching
On the 27th and 28th of February 2023, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on ‘ICT Applications in Gamification on Creative Teaching’ for lecturers and academic staff from different universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City and its nearby provinces. During the course, the participants were provided with plenty of opportunities to acquire updated knowledge of various innovative tools
11th SEAMEO-University of Tsukuba (UT) Symposium
In response to this current challenging situation of the post-COVID 19 pandemic, the SEAMEO Secretariat, in collaboration with the University of Tsukuba, Japan and supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan, will virtually organise the 11th SEAMEO-University of Tsukuba (UT) Symposium on 20-21-22 February 2023. The theme of the symposium is “Technology and Values-
The 52nd SEAMEO Council Conference
The Department of Education, Philippines, in collaboration with SEAMEO Secretariat, hosted the 52nd SEAMEO Council Conference in Manila, Philippines, on February 8-10, 2023. The three-day conference marked the start of the two-year term as the SEAMEO Council Presidency of Her Excellency Sara Z Duterte, present Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines and Secretary of Education. The SEAMEO Council Conference
Regional Training Course on “Capacity Building in Higher Education Leadership and Management” for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam
From December 15-23, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a virtual regional training course on “Capacity Building in Higher Education Leadership and Management” for more than 30 educational leaders and administrators of higher education institutions in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, and Vietnam. This course aimed at equipping participants with updated knowledge and necessary skills in leadership and management practices in higher
UniSA Study Tour of the University of South Australia at SEAMEO RETRAC
From December 10 to 17, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC hosted a delegation of 15 undergraduate students and 3 lecturers from Australia’s University of South Australia on their UniSA Study Tour in Vietnam. During their time at SEAMEO RETRAC, UniSA student participants had the opportunity to observe English language classes, as well as prepare and teach their own English language classes with
Wenhui Award 2022 Call for Applications and Nominations: “Educational Innovations for Learning Recovery”
The Coronavirus has disrupted education all over the world, with more than 1.6 billion learners affected by school closures, and Asia-Pacific is one of the most hit regions. Learning poverty rate – the proportion of children who cannot read a simple text with comprehension by age 10 – has significantly risen in low- and middle-income countries. Learning recovery from different
Training Course on “Innovative Teaching Methods, Student Assessment and Evaluation”
On December 3-4, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a training course on “Innovative Teaching Methods, Student Assessment and Evaluation” for about 40 academic and teaching staff of VNUHCM – University of Science at the Center’s premises. The training course was designed to provide participants essential knowledge and skills in making innovations in teaching and learning by (1) applying innovative teaching approaches
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.
