‘Asia is now the region of the world whose current emergence is one of history’s greatest catalysts for worldwide change. Australians require new skills, knowledge and understanding related to the Asian region and Australia’s engagement with Asia in order to meet the challenges and opportunities of living and working in the 21st century’. National Statement for Engaging Young Australians with Asia in Australian Schools.

The ‘whole child’ “Cultural intelligence is required for virtually any job these days” Dr Margaret Byrne EQ – emotional intelligence IQ – intellectual intelligence CQ – cultural intelligence SQ – social intelligence

Fast facts of Asia…. ?% of the world’s population ?% of the earth’s land Fastest growing economies? Some religions practiced in Asia? 2 most populous nations? World’s most widely spoken first language? Australia’s largest trading partner? World’s largest democracy? Where in Asia can snow be found? 60% 30 % China and India Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism China and India Mandarin China India Mongolia, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Global and regionally-engaged asia-literate young Australians

What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Explain ‘Asia’ – geography, history, culture, economy Understand diversity – environments, cultures, beliefs, societies Understand importance of economic, strategic, cultural links with world and Australia. literate

What do you see??

What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values toward Asian people, events, lifestyles, ideas Of plurality, interdependence Critically analyse stereotyped views of Asia literate

Inspirations Where do these images come from? What period of time do they come from?

Pair up ITEMFROMITEMFROM KitesChinaMetal type for printingKorea SeismographChinaWater powered clockKorea Stirrup/SaddleChinaAutomatic shuttle changer for looms Japan A Mathematical Place for Zero IndiaArtificial insemination of oysters for pearling Japan Sound Card for PCsSingaporeCompassChina Concept of microcredit BangladeshGunpowderChina Earliest modern language (Sanskrit) IndiaYo yosPhilippines

What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values Know about contemporary and traditional Asia Cultures, societies, beliefs Contributions of Asia to human endeavour Know about events and issues to explain the history and added to world development. literate

What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values Know about contemporary and traditional Asia Connect Asia to Australia Current trends common to Australia, Asia, the world Increasing cultural diversity has added to Australian society and culture Historical and current Australia-Asia engagement, co-operation tensions and friendship literate

Culture as layers

Culture is like an apple (or onion) The Skin – Observed: Language, Food, Architecture, Fashion, Art The Flesh – Norms & Values: Beliefs, attitudes and conventions The Core – Basic Assumptions: Unquestioned behaviour - tradition

Iceberg of culture

Layers, Iceberg and Onions/apples Select the model you resonate with most. Discuss what resonates and why. Human Graph

What is an Asia-engaged student? Understand ‘Asia’ Developed informed attitudes and values Know about contemporary and traditional Asia Connect Asia to Australia Communicate Develop intercultural skills and understandings to engage in diverse cultures at home and abroad Communicate in one or more Asian languages literate

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Building Relationships through Intercultural Understanding Dialogue and Growing engagement Learning 21 st Century Schools project Access Asia study tours National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program

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Contact: Lindy Stirling

He who knows others is wise; He who knows himself is enlightened. Lao-tzu, 600 B.C., The Way of Lao-tzu