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
