Aims

Key Components

• To prepare for work and daily life in an increasing global economic environment
• To improve skills in communication and information technology use
• To impart knowledge and experience about own country and other countries
• To foster mutual understanding and friendship
• To develop tolerance and respect for other cultures, histories and life styles

(Levels of commitment are varied and flexible)

Level 1 Information Exchange

• Pen pal initiative, post cards, messages, letters, discussions forums, statistics; begin with a focus on tourism activity and facilities in the location of the respective partner schools;

Level 2 Project with Specific Outcomes

• Newsletter, brochure, solution to problem, completion of task; provide opportunities to link activity to curriculum requirements in different partner schools i.e. research projects, product creation and/or discussion forum;

Level 3 Exchange Visit

• Appropriate after the culmination of some of the activities above; can be developed as a simulation only or as a real life experience with costings, itinerary, timings, activities etc.

Who Benefits?

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• The expansion of student opportunities through culture awareness, social development, awareness of national and global economy and its relevance to employment opportunities plus development of technology skills

Educators:

• The sharing of good educational practices through an original curricula resource material base, increase national and global perspectives that counteract insularity and ethnocentricity

Industry:

• A heightened awareness of industry partners nationally and international while positioning these companies as proactive thinkers regarding the future travel tourism workforce

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