International Experience Program: India
Faculty of Education
Educate Girls Program - This program will not be running in 2013
Students will work in the Educate Girls Resources Centre and schools. They will be involved in a range of activities including: the development and delivery of creative student centred learning activities; teaching in village schools; and teaching English to students and trainee teachers.
The program operates in several villages near Pali, Rajasthan where the Educate Girls program is running
As a result of involvement in this program, it is expected 
that student- teachers will acquire:
- a greater appreciation and understanding of schooling in a different cultural setting;
- increased capacity to reflect on their teaching practices;
- increased intercultural competence.
Program Dates: November - December, 2013 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Number of places: 12 students
NB. This program will require 10 students to proceed.
Program Cost: Approx: $3,100 - based on 2012 program fees. (exact costs TBC)*
*The $500 Vice Chancellor Travel Grant is not awarded directly to students but has already been included in program costings.
Cost Includes: program fee, international airfares, airport pickup, transport to placement, insurance, accommodation, meals and visas (for those travelling on Australian passports).
Costs do not include CSU subject fees.
Please note all CSU Global Programs are group ticketed. Your program will depart from Sydney International Airport and return to Sydney International Airport on the dates listed.
Eligibility: Second and third year students in the early, primary and secondary qualification courses in the Faculty of Education
Credit: Credit Provisions (on application)
- 0 credit point subject International Cultural and Educational Program in recognition of full participation at no cost to students. This subject requires students to attend a number of pre-departure workshops that builds their understanding of culture and cross-cultural communication. During the placement students are required to maintain a reflective journal and participate fully in the program.
- 8 credit point elective substitution where such exists. The substituted subject to include full participation in program, including orientation and an assignment based on program participation.
Students can apply for this 8 credit point elective substitution to their Course Coordinator using the subject XYZ01C Unspecified Elective following normal credit application procedures.
Indicative Application Timeline:
Application and program details will be published March, 2013 (exact dates TBC)
- First round application close:
- Successful students notified (email):
- Second round application closing date: (only if positions are still available)
- Successful students notified (email):
- Interviews for positions:
- (Students will need to submit a passport, valid for at least 6 months from the time of departure by 9 September)
- Non-refundable $100 deposit due:
- Final payment date:
- Pre-departure cross cultural orientation:
- Pre-departure teleconference briefings:
Further enquiries should be directed to:
Margaret Hamilton
Business Development Officer
Faculty of Education
Charles Sturt University
Panorama Avenue
Bathurst NSW 2795
Australia
Fax: 02 63 384 182
Email: mhamilton@csu.edu.au
Draft Program outline:
This program is delivered by ISAC under the direction of Ms Safeena Mehta, who has extensive experience in education both in India and abroad. The program provides participants with an exceptional opportunity to experience life in rural India and contribute to the success of the Education Girls Program.
Students will be able to become involved in a range of activities including: the development and delivery of creative student centred learning activities; teaching in village schools; and teaching English to students and trainee teachers.
The following links will provide a snapshot of the goals and achievements of the program.