Learning a second language is a challenging but rewarding endeavour that can lead to multiple benefits for young people. Competency in a second language provides a plethora of opportunities for interaction and engagement with others in an increasingly interconnected world. It builds the platform for a more immersive travel experience and a richer understanding of
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There’s no denying it, the past two years have been two of the toughest faced by Australian students and teachers. With students engaging in extended periods of remote learning and teachers having to significantly pivot their teaching practice, it’s safe to say that students and teachers are craving a return to the classroom. But returning
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As a language teacher, when parents ask me about the benefits of traveling and learning more than one language, I am always enthusiastic in recommending that they let their children explore the world and take every opportunity to discover different cultures. I am the living evidence of how travels can shape people’s lives, because mine
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Often people view travel through a narrow lens; they see fun trips away to exotic destinations; they see relaxation and delicious food, or they simply see travel as being ‘anywhere but here’. But for young people, an educational tour is more than simply travelling somewhere new, it’s an opportunity to look inwards, develop skills and
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Australia is an amazing nation, home to some of the most phenomenal natural beauty that the world has to offer. A diverse, multicultural society, Australia is also home to the world’s longest continuous culture, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With the Australian Curriculum highlighting the importance of intercultural understanding and a range of
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With dramatically increased screen time, lack of face to face social interaction and an increase in self-reported feelings of loneliness, 2020 has been a challenging year for our students. As a result, many schools are actively supporting students in cultivating positive mental health and mindfulness practices, with many recognising the positive impact of time outdoors
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Whilst educational tour packages often highlight the benefits for students, we at Educational Journeys believe in creating experiences that provide a range of benefits for teachers as well. Here we highlight five ways teachers can benefit from conducting an educational tour. 1. Educational tours provide the opportunity to improve teaching practice Educational tours provide unique
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The Australian Curriculum focuses on sustainability – the concept of maintaining a healthy balance between the varied ecosystems across the planet – because it is one of the most important issues facing our planet. Whilst students are often taught about sustainability and related concepts in the classroom, there are times where the content doesn’t feel
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First things first, what is global citizenship? Global citizenship. It’s a term used by many, but there is contention as to it’s true meaning. Many of us have heard the term global citizenship and are aware that it is something that is valued highly by educational institutions and other organisations. Others perceive the term relatively
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The 21st century educator is acutely aware that student engagement and connection to the wider world is vital to educational success. In addition to building academic capabilities, now more than ever we are striving towards fostering a culture of internationalism and global citizenship in our classrooms. But in a time where technology allows us to
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