Recent Events

10
Sep

SEAMEO RETRAC PARTICIPATES IN AN INTERNATIONAL PROJECT TO LINK VIETNAMESE AND AUSTRALIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

In order to connect Australian higher education institutions (HEIs) with HEIs in ASEAN countries, from September 2017 to December 2018 the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will sponsor the University of South Australia to conduct a series of events and trainings to enhance learning, teaching and research in English medium instruction in Viet Nam. Project’s participants in Viet

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12
Aug

The 8th Annual International Conference on TESOL – ELT IN THE 21ST CENTURY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

On August 10-11, 2017, the 8th Annual International Conference on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on “ELT in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities” was held at the Center’s premises by SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with Curtin University, Australia. More than 200 participants attended 25 presentations and 5 workshops presented at the conference by eminent researchers, lecturers

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15
May

Parent Forum held by Kiddy Programs

The parent forum of Kiddy Programs was successfully held on May 14, 2017 with the attendance of about 150 parents. In this forum, the participants attentively listened to the presentation made by Do Hong Ngoc, a well-known doctor and writer in Vietnam. The forum was a nice opportunity for parents to share their interests and concerns about how to successfully

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12
May

Seminar II “Leading University Policy Formulation”, BUILD-IT Project

Under the sponsorship of USAID, SEAMEO RETRAC in its partnership with Portland State University, and Arizona State University, USA, carried out Seminar II of the seminar series on “Building university-industry learning and development through innovation and technology” (BUILD-IT) from May 9 to 11, 2017. The Seminar II concentrated on the Leading University Policy Formulation. Participating in the Seminar are 25

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12
May

Training the Trainer Course on Capacity Building in Educational Leadership and Management

April 19-22, 2017, SEAMEO RETRAC in cooperation with the Institute for Educational Administration Development (IFEAD), Lao Ministry of Education and Sports conducted the in-country training course in educational leadership and management for trainers in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Attending the training workshop were 31 managers and lecturers in basic education who currently are or will be master trainers in educational leadership

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12
May

Seminar II “Leading University Policy Formulation”, BUILD-IT Project

Under the sponsorship of USAID, SEAMEO RETRAC in its partnership with Portland State University, and Arizona State University, USA, carried out Seminar II of the seminar series on “Building university-industry learning and development through innovation and technology” (BUILD-IT) from May 9 to 11, 2017. The Seminar II concentrated on the Leading University Policy Formulation. Participating in the Seminar are 25

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27
Mar

Sharing session on “Motivating activities in teaching reading skills to young learners”

SEAMEO RETRAC organized a sharing session on the “Motivating activities in teaching reading skills to young learners”, on March 26, 2017, at the Center’s premise. The sharing session was moderated by Ms. Mai Thi Huyen, teacher of English at Kiddy Programs, SEAMEO RETRAC. The sharing session attracted the participation of 23 teachers at the Center. The aim of the training

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5
Mar

Guest Speaker’s presentation on “English Language Learning and Teaching in a Mobile World: Challenges and Possibilities”

Dr. Đoàn Bá Ngọc, lecturer and course coordinator in TESOL and language & literacy at the School of Education, University of South Australia, paid a visit to SEAMEO RETRAC and delivered a talk to ELT teachers and lecturers in Ho Chi Minh City on “English Language Learning and Teaching in a Mobile World: Challenges and Possibilities” on March 9, 2017,

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5
Mar

WOMEN’S DAY ACTIVITIES AT SEAMEO RETRAC

On Saturday, 4 March 2017, Kiddy Programs – SEAMEO RETRAC had some handicraft activities for all students to celebrate the International Women’s Day. While students from Kindergartens to Kids 2B merrily colored and decorated the charming posters of flowers, upper-level students from Kids 3A to Youngsters’ skillfully designed crafty cards entitled “Hold in Hand” and wrote sweetest wishes to their

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3
Mar

STEMCON (Science – Technology – Engineering – Math) Conference 2017

On March 1-2, 2017, Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, SEAMEO RETRAC Director, and Dr. Do Thi Hoai Thu, Dean of Division of Education, attended the 5th Annual Conference of STEMCON 2017 which was conducted at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, Vietnam. The Conference was conducted, with the theme of “Advancing the future of Vietnam: Inspiring students, makers, educators and entrepreneurs to

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