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The ‘whole child’

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The ‘whole child’

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  1. ‘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.

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

  3. 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

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

  5. 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

  6. What do you see??

  7. 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

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

  9. Pair up

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Culture as layers

  13. 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

  14. Iceberg of culture

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

  16. 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

  17. Resources

  18. Curriculum Corporation : Access Asia www.curriculumpress.edu.au

  19. www.asiaeducation.edu.aupublic_html/scope_sequence.htm Scope and Sequences

  20. www.asiaeducation.edu.au Asia Education Foundation

  21. Opportunities... Building Relationships through Intercultural Understanding Dialogue and Growing engagement National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program Learning 21st Century Schools project Access Asia study tours Asia Education Foundation www.asiaeducation.edu.au

  22. Teacher and School Resource

  23. www.asiaeducation.edu.au/public_html/ discussion_groups.htm Asia EdNet

  24. Online resources Go Korea! www.asiaeducation.edu.au /public_html/online_ resources.htm

  25. Supporting websites Wikispaces studiesofasia. wikispaces.com/

  26. Contact: Lindy Stirling 9637 3620 96372040 stirling.lindy.j@edumail.vic.gov.au Vic State Advisor

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

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