Internationalising education Internationalising Education 2011 Leaders in the Making Program Day 2, Monday May 30, 2011 Amrita Chandra, International Education Division, DEECD

The Challenge Education systems all over the world are engaging with the question of how best to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and values they need to meet the challenges and make the most of the opportunities of a globalised world… …how are we doing this in our schools?

Defining Internationalising Education “Internationalising Education” - What does it mean? What does it involve? How can it be articulated simply and effectively?

Defining Internationalising Education? One way to attempt to articulate it is: Internationalising education is "the process of integrating an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the purpose, functions, or delivery of education. It equips students with the knowledge, skills and values to operate effectively in increasingly globalised societies, both in Australia and internationally. Adapted from Knight, J. (2004) Internationalisation Remodelled: Definition, approaches and rationale

International Education - An Expanding Agenda 1950’s – 1970’s International Education = AID Colombo Plan 1980’s – International Education = TRADE International Students Present Internationalising Education Globalisation provides the impetus for education systems to engage in two way exchanges of ideas, knowledge, people and services with other systems; benefits are educational, economic and social/cultural and relationships are reciprocal.

Pause for Reflection When you think about the term “internationalising education” what words come to mind ?

Internationalising your school: potentially useful things to know

Potentially Useful Things to Know Part 1 Melbourne Declaration It is the aspiration that all young Australians are able to relate to and communicate across cultures, especially the cultures and countries of Asia; are responsible global and local citizens Australian Curriculum Languages (learning domain) Intercultural Understanding (generic capability) Building Asia Literacy (cross- curriculum perspective) Big Picture Policy

“Increasingly, in a world where knowledge itself is constantly growing and evolving, students need to develop a set of skills, behaviours and dispositions, or general capabilities that apply across discipline content and equip them to be lifelong learners able to operate with confidence in a complex, information-rich, globalised world” From Overview of Australian Curriculum Big Picture Policy

New Government Directions Multilingual Victoria “Languages are the key to the global village for Victorian students and an internationally competitive economy.” Premier Ted Baillieu, 6 November 2010 Create one of the world’s most diverse and effective languages programs Introduce compulsory languages classes for every Victorian primary school, with a plan to provide languages for all Prep-Year 10 students by 2025 Qualify and train language teachers to world’s best practice standard Increase the number of qualified language teachers Useful Things Part 2

New Government Directions International Students “International education makes a significant contribution to Victoria’s economy, cultural and community life – generating jobs, increasing our exposure to international ideas and knowledge and contributing to a more vibrant and dynamic education and training system.” Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras, 3 May 2011

New Government Directions Multicultural Victoria “Victoria has [the] additional advantage in that it is a one-stop shop for the world. Victoria has the people resources, language, cultural understanding and skills that can cater for both the European and Asian markets.” Enhance and support the role of community language schools Strengthen the sister-school program including through teacher exchange The Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition Plan for a Multicultural Victoria

Useful Things Part 3 Inside The Bureaucracy Within DEECD, the following areas are working to support schools in internationalising education: International DivisionSister Schools Student and Teacher Exchange and Overseas Experiences Language Assistants Program International Student Program Student Learning DivisionGlobal and Multicultural Education LOTE Policy and Program Support English as a Second Language Support Studies of Asia Values Education E-Learning UnitProfessional learning, showcasing, resources NEW Languages, Multicultural and ESL Unit Leads implementation of government initiatives to strengthen language learning

How are schools internationalising?

Internationalising Education: A Snapshot Second or third language learning Student, teacher, principal exchange Internationalising the curriculum Multicultural and global citizenship International students School to school relationships (sister schools) Using ICT to connect across cultures Asia literacy  Students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and values to operate effectively in increasingly globalised societies, both in Australia and internationally.

Pause Make a list of the activities your school undertakes which contribute to internationalising education

Internationalisation at Serpell Primary School Accredited with Council of International Schools Curriculum audit undertaken Internationalisation embedded across all teaching and learning domains Sister school relationships – Singapore and New Zealand Teacher exchanges

Internationalisation at Ivanhoe Grammar Whole school ethos - Round Square school Global Perspectives Year 10 International Baccalaureate International exchanges Cambodia service program Round Square Pillars: Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure and Service

Internationalisation at Hawkesdale P-12 Videoconferencing with schools in Korea, Russia, Thailand, USA, Canada, Philippines, NZ, China and Qatar in the Middle East. Shared classrooms online with the Philippines, Sth America, USA Participated in 6 week Overseas Study Program to China (DEECD supported)

Internationalisation at Warrnambool Secondary College

and in other schools around the State Footscray Primary School Vietnamese bilingual program International Baccalaureate Sister school and exchange program - Vietnam Bright P-2 College Sister schools in Germany and Japan supporting language learning Overseas student mobility program Wellington Secondary College Large international student program Focused on social and academic success On-site English Language Centre

Table activity Choose any area of activity from today and identify: Blockers Enablers Ways of engaging with your school

Example: Providing more opportunities for student exchange Blocker EnablersWays to engage with school community Funding – is very costly Time – is time intensive and no dedicated staff member Where to begin? Resources Principal is supportive International background of parent community There is a strong LOTE program at the school – could focus on a language exchange Test willingness of parent community to contribute Present to school council on case for additional resources

Individual activity What capacity or capacities do you need to develop in yourself to take the next step?