A new partnership has recently started between SEEDS and a university in Sumatra, Indonesia. A SEEDS consultant has started teaching in three different departments on two campuses and is investing in future teachers and other students. In the Teacher Education department, students develop their English language skills through debate, panel discussions, and other opportunities to engage in English communication.

In the English Literature department, preparation for the students’ futures includes practicing public speaking and academic writing.

In the Fisheries and Marine Sciences department, our consultant is teaching about fisheries concepts while helping students increase their English fluency through bilingual teaching.

It is hard to underestimate the value of being able to function in a global world and English skills are becoming more and more necessary. Our consultant will also incorporate instruction in critical thinking and logic to empower future leaders. The students and faculty are happy to have the opportunity to interact with a native speaker on campus.

Neighbors are also benefiting from language instruction and are eager to learn.