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ACCESS ASIA STUDY TOURS offers exciting professional learning opportunities for educators.

"I have gained a deeper understanding of internationalism and the need to skill our nation for the demands of a future workplace."

Gary Campbell, participant China study tour

Program Flyer [pdf, 1.5mb, 2pages]

Asia Education Foundation is offering scholarships (up to $3,000) and full-fee positions available for practising teachers to undertake professional learning in Asia.

Join a fully accompanied group of educators to explore the region and

Develop intercultural knowledge
Internationalise your curriculum
Increase your knowledge and understanding of the region
Expand your curriculum leadership capabilities
Build international partnerships

These international professional learning programs can be tax deductible!

Study Tours on offer		About the program
Scholarships		Curriculum Outcomes
What does a Study Tour include?		Frequently Asked Questions
Why participate?		Supporters
Other Programs managed by the AEF		Contact

Study Tours on offer

Australian educators have the opportunity to enhance their understanding of contemporary Asia, its cultures, history, traditions and education through in-country professional learning programs.

Open to all educators and their partners

Programs in 2009 at this stage include:

Thailand Study Tour - $1,950* [PDF, 476kb, 10 pages]

4 July - 10 July 2009

You are invited to join a journey of inquiry into the culture of Thailand exploring the realms of education, equity and environmental sustainability. Engage with Thai and international educators through the Prem Tinsulanonda Center for International Education in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Taking you beyond the tourist experience, you will interact with people working on the key challenges affecting the futures of Thai children. Build your Asia literacy and immerse yourself in the cultural and historical richness of Thailand.

*Price includes land cost only. Airfares from $1,100 for departure from Melbourne or Sydney, not including taxes.

Registration closing date extended to FRIDAY 22 MAY 2009

The study tours are open to all educators, their partner/friend and children over 16 years. There may be opportunities for subsidised positions for study tours for educators in Australian schools. Contact your education jurisdiction or the Studies of Asia Advisor in your State or Territory.

Download registration form for educators [PDF, 340kb, 2 pages].

For information on the history of the AEF's in-country professional learning programmes, Visit the Teacher In-Country Fellowships to Asia (TICFA) website.

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Scholarships

Subsidised places on our programs often become available through state and territory education sectors and bilateral government agencies. These places are usually selected through the AEF's state advisers. Please contact the Manager of Study Tours and Exchanges for scholarships/subsidised places currently on offer.

What does a study tour include?

The programs are designed to suit your budget and schedule. They provide flexibility to organise your own airfare so that extra time can be spent in country, and include the option to bring a partner, colleague or friend to share the experience.
Each study tour includes:

Experienced leaders
3 to 4 star accommodation
in-country transport and most meals
visits to cultural sites and organisations
teaching experience in local schools and curriculum exchange
homestay with local families (Korea and India only)
expert speakers
pre-departure briefing materials and readings
post-program curriculum support
networking opportunities at home and in-country

Why participate?

Expand your horizons and travel with like-minded educators to Asia on a dynamic and rich professional learning program.

Each study tour is tailored to provide you with an experience of contemporary life and traditional culture. Meet local educators and students, and immerse yourself in the culture as you tour the country.

Your first hand experience will professionally empower you to take the lead in furthering:

studies of Asia across your curriculum
international programs and studies
values education
intercultural understanding and tolerance

Access Asia Study Tours focus on contemporary life and traditional culture to support curriculum development in the Arts, studies of society and environment, English, Languages, Technology, Health and more. Explore what it means to be a regional and global citizen. Your students will be fascinated by your experience.

This professional learning program supports the National Statement on Engaging Young Australians with Asia in Australian Schools.

Other programs managed by the Asia Education Foundation

(NB These programs are generally offered through a selection process, please contact studytours@asialink.unimelb.edu.au for more information)

Korean Studies Workshop is sponsored by the Korea Foundation in Korea. This prestigious 16 day program conducted in Korea and is attended by Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and American educators. It is open to all secondary educators and those educators with an influence over curriculum development.

About the program

Since the programs inception in 1993, over 1600 educators have participated in Access Asia Study Tours. These programs offer unique professional learning experiences focussing on education, contemporary life, traditional culture and society to support curriculum development in a range of learning areas and contexts.

The AEF works in partnership with education authorities, professional associations, universities, government agencies and funding bodies to implement the Access Asia Study Tours.

Access Asia Study Tours may be tax deductible.

Curriculum Outcomes

"I catch a glimpse of an elderly Chinese woman by the roadside. She has a pile of oranges stacked neatly for selling. On second glance, I notice she is speaking into a mobile phone. I realise this is typical of China in the new millennium. My curriculum post-China will reflect what China is today."
WA teacher on AEF study programme to China, January 2004

A wide range of curriculum projects, curriculum resources, professional learning programmes and school and professional exchanges have resulted in a number of curriculum outcomes. Some examples of past participants developments are:

Kids Eyes on Asia (focus on Vietnam) is a great website for primary teachers who want to teach about Vietnam. Compiled by Maggie Catterall, teacher librarian at St Monica's Primary School, VIC

Focus on India is a website for primary arts teachers incorporating traditional Indian art methods in the classroom. Compiled by Pauline O'Brien, Visual Arts teachers are Beaconsfield Primary School, WA

Supporters

The Asia Education Foundation works in association with and is supported by the following organisations for the implementation of the Access Asia Study Tours: