3. ‘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.

4. 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

6. 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

8. Global and regionally-engaged asia-literate young Australians

9. 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

10. What do you see??

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Culture as layers

18. 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

19. Iceberg of culture

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

21. 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

23. www.curriculum press.edu.au

24. www.asiaeducation.edu.aupublic _html/scope_sequence.htm

25. www.asiaeducation.edu.au

26. 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

28. www.asiaeducation.edu.au/ public_html/ discussion_groups.htm

29. www.asiaeducation.edu.au /public_html/online_ resources.htm

30. studiesofasia. wikispaces.com/

31. Contact: Lindy Stirling 9637 3620 96372040 stirling.lindy.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

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