1. Australian Curriculum: CCP Aus Engagement with Asia
1.1. Engaged socially, culturally, politically and economically
1.1.1. Melbourne Declaration - students should be able to relate to & communicate across cultures, especially...Asia...to be a responsible global & local citizen (p8-9)
1.2. Developed around key concepts of - Asia & its diversity - Achievements & contributions of the peoples of Asia - Asia-Australia engagement
1.3. Asia literacy positively provides ALL students with the skills to effectively LIVE WORK LEARN in this region we are so close to
1.4. Fits into all learning areas,
1.4.1. making explicit choices to include texts, resources through listening, reading, writing & debate
1.4.1.1. encourage critical thinking & adaptable, ethical citizens that respond positively to change
1.5. Curriculum Approaches
2. (Marsh, C.J., & Hart, C., 2011)
2.1. Multicultural education Approach 3 concepts - idea/concept - educational reform movement - process
2.1.1. used with GE= cooperative learning, role play
2.1.2. Challenging mindsets, destroying stereotypes & working to celebrate diverse knowledges & persepectives
2.2. Global studies in Aus focus on global education to push for "world mindedness"
2.3. Studies of Asia = Asia literacy
2.3.1. whole school commitment clear vision "Asia ready"
2.3.1.1. Policy statement/plan teaching about Asia across curriculum whole school activities involving whole school community
2.4. Human relations approach - attitudes & feelings students have about themselves & others
2.4.1. unity, tolerance & acceptance
2.4.1.1. promotes group idenityt & pride
2.5. Single-group studies approach
3. Asian century
3.1. China & India = global economic leaders
3.2. Globally, Australia is defined by its engagement with Asia
4. Hess (2005) Teachers have 4 options when discussing controversy - denial - avoidance - privilege - balance
5. (Reynolds, R. 2014) Global Education
5.1. Definition: Education to enable participation in shaping a better shared future for the world through emphasising the UNITY & INTERDEPENDENCE of human society; developing sense of self & appreciation of cultural diversity...
5.1.1. Active citizen
5.2. Key features - Multicultural/Intercultural Education - Global Citizenship
5.2.1. Organising Intercultural understanding - recognising culture, developing respect - interacting & empathising with others - reflecting on intercultural experiences & taking responsibility
5.2.2. In the classroom: In order for group work to work.... ecouraging communication & learning to work with others - everyone's opinion needs to be valued & valid - all work should be of the highest quality possible for each individual
5.2.2.1. Action-based teaching
5.3. Fundamental ideas behind GE (Harvey's Global Awareness dimensions, 1976) - perspective consciousness - state of planet awareness - knowledge of global dynamics - cross cultural awareness - awareness of human choices
5.4. Conflicting views of GE 1. Education that will make Aus globally competitive 2. Learning to live with others & care
5.5. Fits into - Civics & citizenship - Economics & business - Geography - History
5.6. Asia Education Foundation - reinforcing social skills of global citizenship
6. (Buchanan, J., 2013) Globalisation & Education
6.1. Embrace rather than tolerance
6.2. Values-based teaching - moral development
6.3. UNESCO guidelines on Intercultural Education
7. (Gilbert, R., & Hoepper, B., 2011)
7.1. Impt of recognition of unique traditions developed over many centuries through language and language groupings
7.2. Interrelationships between humans & diverse environments in Asia shape the region & have global implications
7.2.1. Deforestation in Malaysia affecting rest of global world
7.3. Ecploring Asia-Aus engagement supports regional & global citizenship
7.3.1. Sister-school relationships, student exchanges, links through digital connections