What are the benefits of the IFGU Study Tour?
Participants from previous IFGU tours have reported the following benefits for them and their schools:
- Greater confidence in teaching about Indonesia
- Influence on curriculum and resource development
- Incorporating Indonesian/Asian studies into curriculum
- Establishment of Indonesian language programs
- Establishment of a sister school relationship as a direct result of the tour
- General enhancement of all aspects of teaching
- Strengthened intercultural understanding
- Mutually beneficial people-to-people (interpersonal) relations
- Increased understanding of our nearest neighbour
- Strengthening of participants’ capacity to act as Asia-advocates in their work place
- Networking among fellow Australian educators