Ethnopedagogy Professional Development Mentor
Bandung, Indonesia
AVI has negotiated this assignment in good faith with the Host Organisation, and the information contained was
correct at the time of acceptance of the request. However, while AVI takes responsibility for matters under our
direct control, all assignments and arrangements are subject to change due to the inherent low levels of
predictability in developing country environments. This assignment may be amended or withdrawn to reflect
changes in circumstances.
General Details
Assignment Title
Ethnopedagogy Professional Development Mentor
Host Organisation
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)
Website of Host Organisation
www.upi.edu
Duration of Assignment
18 Months
Start Date
June 6th, 2016
Pre-departure Briefing Date
March 30th, 2016
AVI Assignment Code
10534152
Australian Partner Organisation
N/A
Host Organisation Overview
UPI is one of the oldest universities in Indonesia, founded in 1954. In the course of its development,
UPI has become the only Indonesian higher education institution which consistently focuses its core
mission on education.
UPI commits to its vision of becoming a Leading and Outstanding University in the fields of educational
sciences in Indonesia in 2010 and to become one of the leading and outstanding universities in Asia by
2025.
In line with its vision, UPI has formulated the following missions:
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To educate and prepare human resources in the fields of education, business and industry to cope
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
with the global competitive market
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To develop theories of education and science and its applications for establishing foundations
for national education policies
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To provide professional social services for the society in order to solve national issues in terms
of education, politics, economics and socio-culture
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To promote the internationalisation of education through the development and establishment of
networks and partnerships on national, regional and international levels
The main target groups or beneficiaries are:
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Pre-service teachers, education academics, impacting the whole of Indonesian society through
schooling
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Students – undergraduates and post graduates and academics come from across Indonesia to
be involved in training and research based at UPI
At present, UPI has 1,261 faculty members in seven faculties, the school of postgraduate studies, and
branch campuses. The faculty consists of 84 professors, 525 associate professors, 423 lecturers, 244
assistant lecturers. In addition, UPI is also supported by 803 administrative staff including laboratory
assistants and librarians.
Assignment Overview
Ethnopedagogy is about culturally contextualised teaching and learning. A multicultural staffing
complement facilitates the diverse perspectives needed to achieve unity and integration of broad
educational goals. This position is focused on collaboration which brings these diverse perspectives
together.
The volunteer will work alongside the Character and Culture Education resource team to develop
quality education strategies and resources appropriate for ‘Local Content’ curriculum with the goal of
achieving education, accessible and equitable for all, promoting national goals of unity in diversity.
This assignment will be AVI’s second assignment with UPI – Bandung, and this assignment is the
second time for the same position requested.
Assignment Objectives
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To develop the ethno-pedagogy module content, consisting of teaching, learning, intra- and
intercultural understanding, through: video production, online support materials, community
engagement facilitation, networking, story boarding, editing and design for training and related
promotional activities.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
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To conduct research activities related to the ethno-pedagogy modules.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Volunteer
In consultation with their line manager and relevant stakeholders, volunteers complete a work plan in
the first three months of their assignment. The duties below are an indication of the type of work that
may be involved in meeting the Assignment Objectives:
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Collaborate with the planning team in developing strategies and schedules of communications
for training videos and community engagement resources as well as promotional materials
Work together with UPI media staff and students in developing skills and knowledge in
producing ethnopedagogy professional development resources
Collaborating to develop inclusive professional mentoring resources and activities
Collaborating to develop and distribute multimedia intercultural resources and activities.
Assignment Information
Line Manager
Staff Supervision
Dean of Social Sciences Education Faculty.
Volunteer will be part of a team, each team member will have
responsibilities as part of that team, cooperating together, reporting to
team leader/manager.
Hours & Days of Employment
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From 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
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The expectation is that the volunteer will work the equivalent of a 5 day week to a maximum of
40 hours per week.
Leave Entitlements
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Same conditions and terms as local colleagues apply, including national holidays. However, as
a minimum, volunteers will accrue 1 week of leave for each 3 months of work.
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Sick leave: No limitation, however if more than a day will need doctor’s certificate.
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A minimum of 1 week leave for each 3 months of work will be made available to Volunteers, if
the workplace conditions are less than this
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Other Conditions
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Not all staff are provided with a computer or laptop, and not all of the rooms have a printer. The
office does not have a copier machine. Staff makes copies of their material at a photocopy
counter located outside the office. The office has a fax machine that can be used to send and
receive faxes by all staff.
Language Skills and Level Required
This position required medium level of Bahasa Indonesia ability, or :
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Willingness to learn Bahasa Indonesia Language
Ability to converse about non-technical matters in Bahasa Indonesia
Language Support
AVI provides language support during the in-country orientation period. Most often additional resources
for further development later in the assignment will be available if required.
Living as a Volunteer
Universitas Pendidikan Indoensia (UPI) Bandung is located in the business district in northern
Bandung. Bandung is the capital of West Java province Bandung is located in the middle of the West
Java province, around 146 km south-east of Jakarta. It lies 768 m above the sea level.
UPI has eight faculties, and each faculty has its own complex of building consist of library, study room,
lecturer room, language study room and another public facility (bank, post, atm , canteen). Several
building in UPI come from the old Dutch colonial era and the rest of the buildings are new. A large
sports facility is available for the entire student body at the University complex.
Although Bandung has many mountainous areas, Bandung is the largest river basin in the Java island,
in the middle of a ring of mountains. To the north is Lembang with Mount Tangkuban Perahu. Many of
these mountains are still active volcanoes, including Tangkuban Perahu. Other high peaks include the
Burangrang mountain and Tunggul Hill. The northern part of the city has many hills and valleys,
compared to the more flat area in the south.
Jakarta as the capitol of Indonesia It can be reached by car about two hours via toll roads, and three
hours by train.
Bandung is known for its large number of old buildings in Dutch architecture. Most notably the Art Deco
architectural style. C.P.W. Schoemaker is the most famous architect at that time, who liked to combine
European architecture with tropical ornaments.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
The West Java people are called the Sundanese, endowed with language and traditions unique to that
of the rest of Java. The Sundanese language has three distinct hierarchies, starting from the lowly
harsh (kasar), middle, and soft (lemes) Sundanese. Many Sundanese words have been adopted into
Indonesian, although many of its contributions consist of swear words.
Pajajaran Kingdom was the oldest kingdom in the region. The West Java region is also named as
Parahyangan or the "Land of the Gods". In its later history, the region fell under influence of the Central
Java kingdoms, reflected in elite Sundanese having borrowed much of its vocabulary and grammar
from elite Javanese.
Creative-based culture has shaped the basis of Bandung economy. The-then quiet residential Dago
area has turned into important business and entertainment centre. Chic cafes and restaurants are
spreading out along Dago street. Every Saturday night, hundreds youngsters pack into Dago street to
celebrate the weekend and party until midnight. The street is transformed into a block of party area and
traffic is simply halted. The same residential area along Cihampelas street has transformed completely
into stylish and popular denim stores.
Distro (distribution outlet) is another product of Bandung cultural creativity. Distro is a shop that sells
stylish non-trademarked products, made by local designers. Books, indie label records, magazines,
fashion products and other accessories are typical distro products. Now, there are more than 200 local
brand names in Bandung. Distro distance itself from factory outlet in term of its philosophy. Distros
come from individual designers and young entrepreneurs, while factory outlet products come from a
garment factory.
Bandung has served as a popular weekend-break destination for people living in Jakarta for many
reasons. The cooler climate of highland plantation area, the varieties of food, the cheaper fashion
shops located in factory outlets and distros, and the friendliness of local people have become the main
attractions of the city.
Bandung also offers nature tourism such as hiking to the top of the flipped-boat shape mount
Tangkuban Perahu, camping around the lake of Patenggang in the middle of the tea plantation, and
trekking from the end of Dago street to Maribaya, Lembang through the water reservoir park of Juanda
Volunteers based in Bandung chose to either use the public transport or purchase a motorcycle. This is
a personal choice rather than an absolute necessity. A motorcycle could be purchased for between IDR
8-10 million or AUD 800-1000 and sold at the end of the assignment for a similar amount. The fuel
price is approx IDR 8,500 / litre or AUD 0.85 / litre.
The need for personal transport is dependent upon where a volunteer chooses to live in relation to the
workplace and public transport, walking or even the use of a bicycle are also options. There are also
taxi’s available in Bandung but using these on a daily basis could prove expensive.
Indonesian has extremely good and cheap telecommunications systems especially in the major cities.
There are a range of pre-paid telephone networks that also support the use of smart phones such as
BlackBerry and IPhone.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Many restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls also provide free wi-fi. Many volunteers chose to use
Skype to communicate with friends and family
Phone & SMS cost is depend on the calling time and location. For further info for TELKOMSEL http://www.telkomsel.com/tarif-simpati
Allowances & Support
These allowance levels are based on the Cost of Living in country. They will be reviewed periodically
and may increase or decrease. Volunteers will be given notice of any change to the allowance level.
Living Allowance
Accommodation Allowance
AUD 950.00 per month
AUD 300.00 per month
Housing
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The volunteer will need to find their own accommodation once they have arrived at assignment.
There is a wide range of accommodation available in the area from student style rooms to
private houses (which are currently popular with many volunteers). The volunteer will need to
rely on the support of the Host Organisation and current volunteers in the area to identify
appropriate accommodation. Most rented accommodation comes unfurnished or semifurnished. The allowance will limit the volunteer to more basic accommodation and applicants
should not expect to have many of the electrical appliances they may be used to.
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AVI will advance the Accommodation Allowance for a 12 month period as rent in Indonesia is
generally paid 12 months in advance rather than monthly.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Other Allowances & Support
All AVID Volunteers receive the following:
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Pre-departure Briefing in Melbourne
In-country Orientation on arrival
Pre-departure vaccination expenses
Visa expenses
Pastoral care, assignment monitoring and security guidance
Return airfare to country of assignment
Psychological and medical advice and support services
Re-entry support services
Settling in allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)
Re-settlement allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)
Preparing Your Application
Personal Circumstances Constraints
We are NOT able to accept applications from people with the following personal circumstances due to
security, cultural, legal or visa restrictions in this location.
 Applicants with criminal convictions
Our agreement with the Indonesian Government stipulates the following:
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volunteers must hold Australian citizenship
volunteers must be between 21 and 70 years of age
Selection Criteria
Please begin by writing your responses to the following three questions, in a document headed Response to Selection Criteria:
a. Why do I feel that volunteering overseas is the right thing for me to be doing at this time in my life?
(up to half a page)
b. What are the biggest personal adjustments I’m likely to have to make to be accepted as a useful
colleague and engaged community member in this assignment? (up to half a page)
c. How do I match the Essential Skills & Experience: Write a brief summary of your most relevant
experiences, results and achievements responding to each criterion in the Essential Skills &
Experience section of the Assignment Description.
To find out more details about preparing your application, please visit:
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
http://www.australianvolunteers.com/volunteer/application-process/
To find out more details about the personal competencies required to be a volunteer, please visit:
http://australianvolunteers.com/volunteer/have-you-got-what-it-takes/
Qualifications, Essential Skills & Experience
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Post Graduate Education Degree
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Community Development Studies Practice
Essential Skills and Experience
 Understanding and demonstration of intercultural skills and strategies (successful cross cultural
living and activities related to engaging harmonious intercultural interactions min for five years)
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Ethno pedagogy Curriculum Planning and Implementation Experience
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Intercultural Research Skills Experience
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General Understanding of Indonesian Education System
Indonesian Language and Culture Skills
Reflective and Innovative Practice
Commitment to teamwork and mentoring others
Desirable Skills & Experience
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Knowledge of and passion for Indonesian Culture
Passion for Unity and Diversity
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to register on
our website prior to applying.
Once completed, please visit www.australianvolunteers.com, log in, select the assignment you are
interested in and follow the prompts at the end of the page.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.