Training Course on “Applying the Inquiry-based on Science Subjects through Information and Communication Technology”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Center in Indonesia (SEAMEO SEAMOLEC) and SEAMEO Regional Center for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel (SEAMEO QUITEP) in Science in Indonesia organized the training course on “Applying the Inquiry-based on Science Subjects through Information and Communication Technology” from November 03 to 07, 2014 at the Center’s premises for more
Organizing Halloween Costume Contest
On October 25, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC held Halloween Costume Contest for 2,500 students of Kiddy Programs. The contest attracted many students and parents with several creative costume ideas. In addition, students participated in a lot of Halloween games in classes. These Halloween activities aimed at creating a meaningful playground for students, and simultaneously help them explore different cultural festivals in
Organizing Halloween Costume Contest
On October 25, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC held Halloween Costume Contest for 2,500 students of Kiddy Programs. The contest attracted many students and parents with several creative costume ideas. In addition, students participated in a lot of Halloween games in classes. These Halloween activities aimed at creating a meaningful playground for students, and simultaneously help them explore different cultural festivals in
Attending SEAMEO Congress in Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation of SEAMEO Secretariat, Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, SEAMEO RETRAC Director, headed the delegation from the Center to attend SEAMEO Congress with the theme on “Southeast Asia in Transition: Re-Thinking Education, Science and Culture for Regional Integration” from October 21 to 22, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. It was a big event co-organized by SEAMEO Secretariat, the British
Seminar on “Higher Education Reforms: Successful Stories from Korea and Malaysia”
On October 17, 2014, SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with Worldbank Group organized a seminar on “Higher Education Reforms: Successful Stories from Korea and Malaysia” at the Center. Dr. Ju-Ho Lee, former Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Korea and Prof. Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat, Director General, Department of Higher Education, Malaysia presented at the seminar. The presentation of Dr. Ju-Ho
TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOTs) PROGRAM Organized and coordinated by SEAMEO RETRAC
In pursuance of the Ministry of Education and Training project of reforming and improving the effectiveness of teaching and using English in Vietnam’s national education system, the National Foreign Language 2020 Project has collaborated with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Training Center (SEAMEO RETRAC) to conduct a training of the trainers (TOTs) program for lecturers/teachers of English
Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program Intake 11 (2013 – 2014)
On August 27th, 2014, the eleventh batch of students of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Program, jointly organized by Curtin University and SEAMEO RETRAC, celebrated their graduation. Enrolled in this intake were 25 teachers of English from Vietnam. The program has so far recruited 537 candidates in 13 intakes. The twelfth and thirteenth intakes are now in progress.
Educational Forum on “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia”
SEAMEO RETRAC successfully conducted the Educational Forum, namely “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia” on September 25, 2014, at its premises. The Forum was held back to back with the Center’s 17th Governing Board Meeting and served as a platform for the exchange and discussion of ideas and experiences in
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 17th Governing Board Meeting
SEAMEO RETRAC’s 17th Governing Board Meeting was convened from September 25-26, 2014 at the Center. The Meeting was held back to back with the Educational Forum, namely “Innovations in Teaching Life-skills and 21st Century Skills at Basic Education: Best Practices from Southeast Asia”. Attending the Meeting were Dr. Witaya Jeradechakul, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat, Governing Board Members and representatives coming from
Training Workshop on “Teaching Strategies for Solutions – 2nd Edition”
SEAMEO RETRAC in collaboration with the Oxford University Press organized a training workshop on the “Teaching Strategies for Solutions – 2nd Edition”, on September 20, 2014, at the Center’s premises. The training workshop was facilitated by Ms. Sadie Maddocks, Delta-qualified English language trainer, Oxford University Press. The workshop drew the participation of about 50 teachers at the Center. This workshop was
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.
