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Online Learning Phase of the Virtual Training Course on “Disability-Inclusive Teaching in Emergencies”
After the orientation of the online course on “Disability-Inclusive Teaching in Emergencies” organized by the SEAMEO RETRAC in Vietnam on March 22, 2022, over 100 participants started learning on the course’s online learning management system (LMS) from March 22 to June 15, 2022. The learners of the course included teachers from elementary to high school levels, officials of the provincial/district
SEAMEO RETRAC Staff Retreat in Phu Quoc Island City
From June 01 to 03 and June 08 to 10, SEAMEO RETRAC Labor Union organized a staff retreat to Phu Quoc city of Kien Giang province. The Center’s staff enjoyed a great time together, experiencing attractive destinations of VinWonders Theme Park, Grand World, and Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, visiting the beautiful Hon Thom Island, immersing themselves in the “The Quintessence
Visit of the Delegation from the German Academic Exchange Service, Germany
On June 07, 2022, a delegation from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany, paid a visit to SEAMEO RETRAC in an effort of exploring possibilities for more collaboration in the new era. During the meeting, both parties updated about each other’s operations, on-going projects, focuses and proposed some co-organized activities in the next following years. SEAMEO RETRAC and DAAD
Teacher Professional Training Courses for Teachers of English in Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, and Tien Giang Provinces
Within the plan of teacher training in 2022 of the National Foreign Languages Project, SEAMEO RETRAC has collaborated with the Departments of Education and Training of Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, and Tien Giang provinces to conduct professional training courses for 608 core teachers of English from May 21 to October 23, 2022. The key content of the program consists of
Regional Training Course on “Enhancing Excellence in Leadership and Management in Higher Education”
From May 17-26, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC conducted a virtual regional training course on “Enhancing Excellence in Leadership and Management in Higher Education”. Participants of the course included around 35 leaders and administrators of different higher education institutions from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This course aimed at equipping participants with updated knowledge and necessary skills in leadership and management
Regional workshop on “Enhancing Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education in South East Asia through Innovative Educational Leadership and Management”
On May 12-13, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with SEAMEO Secretariat, organized the Regional Workshop “Enhancing Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education in Southeast Asia through Innovative Educational Leadership and Management”. This is a SEAMEO Inter-center Collaborative Project aiming to promote priority areas in the Education Agenda of Southeast Asia for the period of 2015-2030. SEAMEO RETRAC was honored to host
Webinar on Online Language Teaching
A webinar on online language teaching was jointly conducted by SEAMEO RETRAC and Curtin University, Australia on May 7, 2022. The topic is “The praxis of online language teaching in the pandemic world: resilient pedagogy, research, and future directions.” The webinar was presented by Associate Professor Julian Chen from Curtin University, Australia. The webinar drew on the speaker’s experience of
Regional Seminar on “Innovation in Higher Education Leadership and Management: Trends and Insight in Leading Institutions in the Post Pandemic”
To assist SEAMEO Member Countries in addressing issues and identifying solutions for challenges related to higher education leadership and management, and especially to create a professional platform for discussion, update of knowledge, and exchange of expertise and experience in related areas, SEAMEO RETRAC convened a virtual regional seminar on “Innovation in higher education leadership and management: Trends and insights in
Modular Online Training Program on Educational Leadership and Management for Southeast Asia 2022
Responding to the mission of assisting SEAMEO Member Countries, SEAMEO RETRAC has been conducting the Online Training Program on Educational Leadership and Management and Soft Skills for Southeast Asia, covering monthly from May 2021 to June 2022. The training program aims to advance the participants competencies and skills to perform their tasks, so they are in a better position to
Virtual Training Course on “ICT Applications in Students’ Assessment and Evaluation in Online Teaching”
On March 30-21, 2022, SEAMEO RETRAC organized a virtual training course on “ICT Applications in Students’ Assessment and Evaluation in Online Teaching” for around 6 lecturers and academic staff from different universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh and its neighboring provinces. The course was designed to equip participants with useful knowledge of the ICT applications currently used in the
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.
