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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS AND TRAINERS

SEAMEO INNOTECH, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), concluded in November 2003 the five-year Third Country Training Program (TCTP) on Technology Applications in Education. The TCTP series of training courses started in 1999, with JICA providing technical assistance, and the Centre facilitating the course.

The course sought to enhance the outcome of teaching and learning processes by taking advantage of the significant innovations in educational technologies and the effective use of such tools. It aimed to contribute to the development and utilization of technologies appropriate for training teachers, as well as to provide its participants with the knowledge and skills needed to develop instructional packages for training teachers. More important, the course on Technology Applications intended to provide training that fits the needs and conditions of participating countries.

The course participants included teachers and teacher trainers from SEAMEO member countries, including priority countries under the TCTP, who handle students who are intellectually diverse and sensitive to cultural norms. Among these countries are Cambodia, China, Fiji Islands, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

This year’s participants were Mr. Keo Chantho and Ms. Sam Khanda from Cambodia, Ms. Zhu Kanyu from China, Ms. Alumeci Susu Tuisawau from Fiji Islands, Mr. Khampheuy Phyphakhavong and Mr. Khamkeo Hansana from Lao PDR, Ms. Sabariah Abdul Kadir, Ms. Indira Popatlal and Mr. Goh Eng Beng from Malaysia, Dr. Jose Gratuito, Ms. Charito Ambay, Ms. Sarah Jane Caparanga and Mr. Renen Rodriguez from the Philippines, Ms. Thussane Thusrabiab, Ms. Wimol Krataitong and Mr. Triamphol Khodkham from Thailand, and Mr. Vinh Son Nguyen, Mr. Manh Tung Nguyen and Ms. Le Dung Nguyen from Vietnam.

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