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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.

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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 - 45Kb).

 

Professional learning programs

The Victorian Studies of Asia newsletter comes out monthly.  To receive alerts to this and other events, Professional learning and opportunities in Victoria, you can subscribe by emailing studies.asia@edumail.vic.gov.au with ‘Request to subscribe to Victorian updates’ in the subject box.

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.

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.

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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/principals to participate in Study Tours.

In 2010 scholarship opportunities will exist for study tours to China, Japan, and Korea.

See: Study Tour information on the Studies of Asia Wikispace or Asia Education Foundation - Access Asia 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.

 

Developing Asia Literate Schools

The Leading 21st Century Schools: Engage with Asia – An initiative for principals
A 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.

Leading 21st Century Schools Victoria: Engage with Asia project - A project for leading principals
The project works with leading principals to support the development of Asia-literate schools and students by building their school's capacity to equip students with intercultural knowledge and competencies required for life in a rapidly changing world. The project focuses on including studies of Asia across the curriculum with an emphasis on China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea.

NALSSP
The Australian Government has committed funding of $62.4 million over four years (2008–09 to 2011–12) for the National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program (NALSSP). The aim of the program is to increase opportunities for school students to become familiar with the languages and cultures of Australia’s key regional neighbours, namely China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea.

Asian languages and studies will equip the students of today with the skills to excel in the careers of tomorrow in our increasingly globalised economy. A greater cultural understanding and the ability to engage with our regional neighbours in their own language will help to build a more productive and competitive nation. This is beneficial for our economy, community and individuals, creating more jobs and higher wages and overall better opportunities for all Australians.

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