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Maree Whiteley
onto Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia July 29, 2013 8:24 AM
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The Centre aims to promote Japanese language, culture and exchange by providing a large resource library and conducting various seminars, workshops and activities to cater for all age groups and interests.
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Australia-Asia school partnerships, student learning, exchanges and professional development of school leaders and teachers
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Asialink Education (formerly Asia Education Foundation) empowers school leaders, teachers, students and young professionals with global perspectives, cultural understanding and relationships to navigate a shared future in our region.
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Explore contemporary and traditional aspects of Asia through English. Explore Australia’s place in the region. Access online resources and materials to support the English and literary texts and lesson plans.
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In this learning area, students draw on knowledge of the Asia region, including literature, to influence and enhance their own creative pursuits. They develop communication skills that reflect cultural awareness and intercultural understanding. From Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia in the Australian Curriculum: English
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I had the privilege of taking part in a cultural tour of the Hyogo region of Japan in 2013 which included a day trip to Hiroshima. In many ways, visiting this incredible city and meeting some of its resilient, proud residents, was a personal highlight of the tour.
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What Works 5 report focuses the achievements of the Becoming Asia Literate: Grants to Schools (BALGS) program.
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Great to read how some Australian schools are becoming Asia Literate.
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Here is an infographic for China’s Urbanisation produced by the EU-funded Dragon-STAR project. China’s urbanisation over the past three decades is a massive phenomenon of scale and speed. In the 19...
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January 27, 2014 2:52 AM
Year 8 unit 2 Urbanisation - China's great migration. 
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May 15, 2020 8:02 AM
Example of creating an informative infographic on China's urbanisation
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June 10, 2022 6:17 AM
How can I access this in a clear resolution. I need it for a class assessment. Thank you
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Australia's engagement with Asia: Indonesia is an engaging and easy-to-use teaching resource that supports the Australian Curriculum: Geography. It includes six DVD chapters with related texts and worksheets developed by World Vision and the Australian Geography Teachers Association. It directly addresses two cross-curriculum perspectives: Sustainability and Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia.
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Worksheet, students are asked to specific topics in order to gain contextual understanding of the historical events surrounding the text Mao’s Last Dancer
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This group is for the collation and sharing of resources and titles that assist teachers looking for materials to address the Australian Curriculum: English requirements regarding Asian Literature, including texts by Asian authors, authors of Asian...
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How good is this list?
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September 13, 2013 7:10 AM
Mostly for older children but some texts for younger children.
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What Works 3 report features illustrations of achieving intercultural understanding through the teaching of Asia perspectives in English and History.
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Great resource for exploring this important aspect of 21st Century teaching and learning
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The Centre aims to promote Japanese language, culture and exchange by providing a large resource library and conducting various seminars, workshops and activities to cater for all age groups and interests.
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Great place to hang out to immerse yourself in Japanese culture...also the annual Hyogo tour is amazing! Check it out on this website...
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From the website..."Arts Minister Tony Burke today announced new awards to celebrate the important role Australian artists and arts organisations play in enhancing our relationship with Asian countries. The Australian Arts in Asia Awards open for applications today and will recognise, celebrate and promote the significant number of Australian artists engaging in Asia, contributing to stronger, deeper and broader cultural links with Asian nations"
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Bring 'real-life' Asia Literacy into your classroom!
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced today that the Australian Government will increase people to people links with Indonesia by funding study experiences for Australian students, new specialised research on the bilateral relationship, and a...
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Booktopia - Buy Asia & Australia's Engagement with Asia books online from Australia's leading online bookstore. Discount Asia & Australia's Engagement with Asia books and flat rate shipping of $6.50 per online book order.
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Asia & Australia's engagement with Asia - A one stop shop for literature and teacher resources via @Booktopia...
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Celebrations and commemorations in other places around the world; for example, Bastille Day in France, Independence Day in the USA, including those that are observed in Australia such as Chinese New Year, Christmas Day, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the...
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An assembly suitable for Key Stage 3 (and possibly 4) about Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac.
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An assembly suitable for upper primary about Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac. A PowerPoint presentation is included and the accompanying film can be viewed or downloaded for free at: www.truetube.co.uk
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This group is for the collation and sharing of resources and titles that assist teachers looking for materials to address the Australian Curriculum: English requirements regarding Asian Literature, including texts by Asian authors, authors of Asian...
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An awesome list of Asian literature...shared at #tmwa today! Thanks Paula...
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What skills do students need to interact successfully with people from other cultures?
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October 21, 2013 11:47 PM
Intercultural communication skills, classroom activities, partner school video conferencing and more... 
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August 2, 2014 10:55 PM
The skills and attributes of Intercultural Communication are unpacked: risk taking, empathising, preparing, observing, reflecting, comparing, inquiring, respecting... (so many similarities with the IB Learner Profile)
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The Film – Please Vote for Me Is Democracy a universal value that suits human nature? Do elections inevitably lead to manipulation? Please Vote for
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Ever thought of travelling to Asia to take part in an in-country professional learning experience? View the world differently through first-hand experiences abroad.
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Having travelled to many countries in Asia independently, I had a life-changing experience as part if a cultural tour to Hyogo Japan earlier this year...highly recommend travelling this way!
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We live in a diverse world: Indonesia (Year 6-10)... AC Geography resource.
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Fabulous links to Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia ...thanks World Vision!
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Intercultural communication skills, Classroom activities, embedding studies of Asia across the curriculum, information and ideas about linking with a sister school...
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Great resources to support the Australian Curriculum # Cross-curriculum priority: Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia # General Capability: Intercultural Understanding
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Great resource...Thanks AEF! "The Sister School Guide – China assists Australian schools teaching Chinese to establish partnerships with schools in China. The Guide provides:practical advice for establishing and sustaining a partnership; downloadable tools and links to resources; examples of effective use of new technologies and strategies that help to embed a partnership into Chinese language teaching and learning."
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KS2 primary Chinese Mandarin resources for children to learn words, phrases, symbols and sounds and familiarise themselves with the culture.
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Great resource for F-6 AC Languages
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New Australian Curriculum: Chinese Language resources from Education Services Australia (ESA)
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Great new resource for teachers and students.
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Great place to hang out to immerse yourself in Japanese culture...also the annual Hyogo tour is amazing! Check it out on this website...