The teachers will visit schools and be partnered with local teachers to gain first-hand understanding of the Singaporean education system. They will also attend to a range of briefings, including from the New Zealand High Commission, and participate in a conference to plan ways for students in both countries to communicate online regularly.
Asia New Zealand Foundation director of education Jeff Johnstone says the teachers have already started communicating with each other using WhatsApp, one of the most popular social media platforms in South East Asia. “They’re looking forward to meeting each other and finding ways to collaborate long term. Online school partnerships are a fantastic way to build intercultural understanding among children and teachers.
“The teachers will have the opportunity to learn about the diversity of Singapore and its Malay, South Asian and East Asian influences. Overall these trips give educators a new perspective on the importance of Asian to New Zealand and helps them to meet the needs of their students as 21st century learners.”
The participating teachers are:
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