Recent Events
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 and SEAMEO SEAMOLEC Partner to Deliver ICT Training for Teachers
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 Hosts Training on Active Teaching Methods for Science Disciplines
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
SEAMEO RETRAC Organizes Training Courses to Enhance Research Skills in Education
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 2024 SEAMEO Centre Directors Meeting
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
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.
