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Professional Learning

Professional learning is a key component of the Victorian studies of Asia program providing a range of programs to ensure that teachers have the knowledge and skills to successfully implement studies of Asia into school programs.

This page contains information on:

Networks and contacts

Studies of Asia networks operate across Victoria and are led by educators who are experienced in implementing studies of Asia in schools. Networks provide a range of professional learning opportunities for teachers to build their capacity in the studies of Asia.

Network Leaders facilitate professional learning programs aimed at building the capacity of teachers to implement studies of Asia across P – 12.

See: Victorian studies of Asia Network Leaders (PDF - 31Kb).

Professional learning programs

Asia EdNet discussion group provides opportunities for participants to receive email messages from other members of the group and to contribute their own comments or information to the group or to individuals on the list.

You can subscribe to the discussion group by sending an e-mail to asiaednet.help@asialink.unimelb.edu.au.

Asia EdNet includes an online tutorial that assists teachers to integrate the use of electronic resources in curriculum programmes and promotes the use of multimedia in classrooms.

See: Asia EdNet (http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/network)

Study tours

Study Tours are a key professional learning strategy to build the capacity of educators to implement studies of Asia programs. Each year the Victorian Studies of Asia program provides scholarships for Victorian teachers to participate in Access Asia Study Tours.

In 2008 scholarship opportunities will exist for study tours to India, Korea and Vietnam.

See: Study Tours
(http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/school_education/international_programs/study_tours)

Victorian studies of Asia wiki

The Studies of Asia wiki has been created to provide educators with access to resources used as part of professional learning programs facilitated by the Victorian Studies of Asia program.

See: Studies of Asia wiki (https://studiesofasia.wikispaces.com)

21st Century Schools: Engage with Asia project

The Leading 21st Century Schools: Engage with Asia – An initiative for principals is a new national initiative of the AEF in partnership with the peak principal associations of Australia and all state and territory education jurisdictions. It offers participating principals the opportunity to undertake a fully funded professional learning programme.

Twenty principals from across Victoria are participating in this project in 2008.