1. Asia Literacy1 Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia. Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia. Australian Curriculum. September 2013.

2. Australian Curriculum The Melbourne Declaration (2008) identified key concepts that need to be addressed for the benefit of individuals and Australia as a whole. General capabilities and cross curricular priorities are a shared responsibility. They provide the future focus within curriculum. Cross curriculum priorities do not identify additional curriculum material to be taught. They reflect content already embedded across curriculum and critically important contexts for teaching and learning. “Cross-curriculum priorities are embedded in all learning areas. They will have a strong but varying presence depending on their relevance to the learning areas.” http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities

3. Asia Literacy3 Australian Curriculum: General Capabilities Literacy. Numeracy. Information and communication technology (ICT) capability. Critical and creative thinking. Personal and social capability. Ethical understanding. Intercultural understanding. These outline the knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions for our students.

4. Asia Literacy4 Asia Literacy Asia Literacy Asia literacy is about students engaging with Asia in the classroom to gain the knowledge, understandings and skills needed for communication and participation as global citizens within our region. Asia literacy is about students engaging with Asia in the classroom to gain the knowledge, understandings and skills needed for communication and participation as global citizens within our region.

5. Asia Literacy in the Classroom Asia literacy is knowledge, skills and understandings about the histories, geographies, societies, cultures, literature and languages of the diverse countries of our own neighbourhood. Asia literacy is knowledge, skills and understandings about the histories, geographies, societies, cultures, literature and languages of the diverse countries of our own neighbourhood. Studies of Asia provides a context for learning languages of Asia. Studies of Asia provides a context for learning languages of Asia. Asia literacy equips young Australians to make sense of their world. It is a core part of a future-focused Australian Curriculum for the 21 st century. Asia literacy equips young Australians to make sense of their world. It is a core part of a future-focused Australian Curriculum for the 21 st century.

6. Asia Literacy – not just about language. Cultural Sensitivity Family, food and rituals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t82eWkb _tM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t82eWkb _tM&feature=related © PS 2011

7. Asia Literacy7 Where is Asia? In Australian schools, studies of Asia are likely to cover the sub-regions of: North-East Asia including China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan. South-East Asia including Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, East Timor, the Philippines and Cambodia. South Asia including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

8. Asia Literacy8 Why Learn About Asia? Australia in the Asia Century: White Paper “The tyranny of distance is being replaced by the prospects of proximity.” The Federal Government report provides a roadmap for Australia; for governments, business, unions, the broader community, to become Asia literate and develop the capabilities and connections that Australia will need. Building Asia Literacy through Schools has two objectives: “Every student will have significant exposure to studies of Asia across the curriculum to increase their cultural knowledge and skills and enable them to be active in the region. All students will have the opportunity to undertake a continuous course of study in a priority Asian language.” [Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian and Japanese].

9. Asia Literacy9 “Within 10 years, the region will have three of the four largest economies of the world. A generational shift of financial might is occurring from the west to the east” “Within 10 years, the region will have three of the four largest economies of the world. A generational shift of financial might is occurring from the west to the east” (Statement of the Business Alliance for Asia Literacy, May, 2009) (Statement of the Business Alliance for Asia Literacy, May, 2009)

10. Aust – Asia Links. China has more cars on the road than the USA. India has over 20 million multi-millionaires. Australia's population could reach over 35 million by 2050. Indonesia’s predicted population by 2025? 273.1 million. The sub-continent region is now the largest source of migrants to Australia, replacing North Asia. 2010 - 29.1% increase in Aust students studying in Asia. In 2011, numbers were up by another 19%. Aust now has more speakers of Chinese languages than speakers of Italian or Greek.

11. Aust – Asia Links The recent change in Labor party policy means Aust. can begin to export uranium to India. The government of Pakistan is now demanding the same right to access Aust. uranium. The Margaret River Dairy Company, Sunbeam Foods, Chrystal Fresh, Angas Park and Don Vica were acquired on 30 November 2011 by the Bright Foods Group, 75% owned by Bright Foods of China. Sinosteel Midwest, the third largest steel manufacturing company on the planet, are proud sponsors of the Greenough Rovers Football Club. US marines now permanently based in Darwin.

12. Asia’s Rise Currently 2/3 of the world’s poor live in Asia. China has 250 million people living in poverty, 58 million “left behind children”, internal security and stability issues. There are significant environmental issues eg 5.5 million new motorbikes on Jakarta’s streets every year. Many Asian nations are vulnerable to climate change. Development assistance (more than aid), is an important part of Australia’s diplomatic relationships within the region. Need to update Australia’s image and update our image of Asian nations due to rapid change.

13. Globalisation “We have a stake in one another, and what binds us together is greater than what drives us apart.” Barack Obama Asia Literacy13

14. Australian Curriculum: Cross Curriculum Priorities One of the three cross curriculum priorities focuses on the skills, knowledge and understandings related to Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia in various social, cultural, economic and political contexts.One of the three cross curriculum priorities focuses on the skills, knowledge and understandings related to Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia in various social, cultural, economic and political contexts. http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Home

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16. Dept Portal - DET Resources Online

17. National Support: Asia Education Foundation Information for educators, parents and students www.asiaeducation.edu.au www.asiaeducation.edu.au Resources include : Online materials eg scope and sequence for SOSE, English, The Arts, plus Units of Work, Intersections of Identity. Online materials eg scope and sequence for SOSE, English, The Arts, plus Units of Work, Intersections of Identity. Text reviews, links to related sites, video clips Text reviews, links to related sites, video clips Study Tours eg In the Footsteps of Chairman Mao, Geography and Sustainability (Vietnam), Values and Beliefs (India). Study Tours eg In the Footsteps of Chairman Mao, Geography and Sustainability (Vietnam), Values and Beliefs (India).

18. Asia Literacy18Asia Literacy18 Asia in History : Year 5 The mosque, Marree, South Australia, circa 1884. State Library of South Australia at:http://images.slsa.sa.gov.au/mpcimg/15500/B15341.htm

19. National Museum Australia: Making Tracks Primary School Resource for Australian Curriculum English and History. A series of 17 children’s books based on fictional journeys through Australian history. The stories are told from a child’s perspective and recreate living in Australia during significant eras or themes including: the1850s Gold rush; colonial bushrangers; an Antarctic expedition; Afghan cameleers’; war and Vietnamese refugees. These books are supported by primary resources from the Museum’s online collection and classroom activities, many including Flash Interactive materials. http://www.nma.gov.au/education-kids/classroom_learning/activities/making- tracks http://www.nma.gov.au/education-kids/classroom_learning/activities/making- tracks

21. http://det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/ asialiteracy/detcms/portal/http://det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/ asialiteracy/detcms/portal/ Look for the panda on the portal! Asia Literacy: Engaging with Asia for Educators. A curriculum guide. Asia online booklists: www.australed.iinet.net.au www.curriculumpress.edu.au www.asiabookroom.com http://www.lote.com.au/

22. Global Education Teacher resources to encourage a global perspective across the curriculum Resources including; country profiles, facts, hot topics, case studies, image galleries and videos, and classroom activities on contemporary global issues. Case studies reflect the general priorities, Asia and Sustainability cross curriculum priorities. Teaching strategies to build thinking skills, analyse statistics, Web 2.0 tools and apps. Downloadable templates for the classroom.

23. Asia Literacy23 Asia Education Teachers’ Association (Aust) Inc Classroom resources written by teachers, for teachers.Classroom resources written by teachers, for teachers. Background information, ideas and downloadable worksheets.Background information, ideas and downloadable worksheets. $70 membership provides four fabulous$70 membership provides four fabulous journals per year, eg March 2013 Focus: Japan, June 2013 Focus: Science and Technology. journals per year, eg March 2013 Focus: Japan, June 2013 Focus: Science and Technology. Asia news, study tours and conferences.Asia news, study tours and conferences. Now published online at: www.aeta.org.auNow published online at: www.aeta.org.auwww.aeta.org.au

24. Need up to date data? Price Waterhouse Coopers Asialink Index The PwC Melbourne Institute Asialink Index provides a clear and comprehensible measure of Australia's engagement with Asia across seven key indicators. It outlines Australia’s relationships with six of Asia's most significant economies in graphs, tables, and explanation of trends. Accurate, current data on Australia-Asia links in trade, investment, education, tourism, humanitarian assistance and migration. Categories of data for; China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore and South-East Asia. PriceWaterhouseCoopers(PwC) Melbourne Institute Asialink Index http://www.pwc.com.au/asialink/

25. The Literacy Shed animations Other cultures Shed - Birthday Boy - Korean War The Thinking Shed - Seeking Refuge, Juliane’s Story, A journey from Zimbabwe. The Adventure Shed – Blackface – colonial hunter in India. http://www.literacyshed.com/

26. Difference Differently Difference Differently aims to improve ways in which schools develop young Australians’ intercultural understanding. It’s a free resource that offers modules in English, History, Geography and Civics & Citizenship for students in Years 3 to 10. It includes videos, online forums, quizzes, and interactive learning activities for the classroom and a teacher PL resource. Available at: http://differencedifferently.edu.auhttp://differencedifferently.edu.au

27. More Resources! The Angkor Project, Children Helping to Rebuild the Schools of Cambodia. One World Centre. Education officers and resources at www.oneworldcentre.org.au www.oneworldcentre.org.au Community groups eg Chung Wah Association, Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth, Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre. Sister School relationships eg 1000 Sister Schools Initiative – Zhejiang Province China. Professional Organisations eg Japanese Language Teachers’ Association of Western Australia, Asia Education Teachers’ Association. Supporting schools in East Timor. Supporting Balinese schools eg Adopt A School Association at www.adoptaschool.org.au/ www.adoptaschool.org.au/ Asia Literacy monthly newsletter.

28. Get involved - join a Study Tour. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow- mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” Mark Twain in Innocents Abroad

29. Review – Focus Questions What have I learnt? What are the key messages I will take back to my colleagues? What am I going to do to build Asia literacy?