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Internationalising and Asia literacy Issue #67 | August-September 2017

– aiming to create an international

mindset across all disciplines, engage

with other cultures and improve 21st

century skills for students, teachers and

schools: Internationally minded schools

– Globally ready students

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Indonesia on the rise

By the time a student beginning primary school in Victoria today finishes

year 12, Indonesia will have the 7th largest economy in the world,

surpassing that of Germany and the UK. Are we doing enough to provide

our students with the language and intercultural skills they will need to take

advantage of the opportunities that a rising Indonesia will bring?

Victoria sits atop a golden opportunity. Currently more than 65,000

Victorian students are studying Bahasa Indonesia, 34 sister schools exist

between Victoria and Indonesia and almost 20,000 Victorians were born in

Indonesia. If Victoria can leverage these solid foundations, we can build a

mutual understanding with Indonesia that will generate enormous benefits

for us both.

It is for this reason that I travelled to Indonesia last week; to Jakarta,

Bandung and Yogyakarta, and met with schools, universities and education

counterparts to explore ways to strengthen the education collaboration

between our two jurisdictions. This included a visit to UPI, the Indonesian

Education University that trains Victoria’s Indonesian language assistants,

and a meeting with GSM, an institute that is collaborating with Clayton

North Primary School to train hundreds of Indonesian teachers each year.

See http://www.smh.com.au/world/indonesian-education-feature-20160627-

gptb3f.html

I first went to Indonesia as a 15-year-old on a DET scholarship, where I

studied in a local high school over my summer holidays. This life-changing

experience instilled in me a love for Indonesia and a fluency with the

language that I could never have gained by learning grammar from a book.

Obviously Indonesia has changed a lot since I was in Year 10, but one

thing that hasn’t is the friendliness of the people and their deep interest in

Australia. My trip reinforced for me the untapped potential of Victoria’s

In this edition:

International Decade of Culture

BRIDGE

Professional Reading

Internationalising accreditation

Leading Asia capable Schools

Opportunities galore for teachers and students

Korean Studies Workshop 2017

International Students survey

Internationalising Education

www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/m

anagement/Pages/schoolpractice.aspx

Victorian Studies of Asia Wiki

https://studiesofasia.wikispaces.com/

Twitter: @Studiesofasia

Studies of Asia Victoria

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentl

earning/programs/studyasia/

Contact: Lindy Stirling

stirling.lindy.j@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 9637 3620

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relationship with this country of 260 million people right on our doorstop. I

am keen to hear from any Victorian schools that are looking to strengthen

their engagement with Indonesia and would welcome the opportunity to

share with you the outcomes of my trip, particularly ideas around student

and teacher exchanges and sister schools.

For more information to support Indonesian language teaching go to

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipli

ne/languages/Pages/indonesian.aspx.

Executive Director, International Education

______________________________________________ Sister School Welcome Ceremony

Five hundred students

from Victorian schools

and their sister schools

from Jiangsu Province,

China, descended on

Government House for

the Governor of

Victoria’s Sister School

Welcome Ceremony.

The students from

Jiangsu Province are visiting their Victorian sister schools this month,

marking the 38th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between

Victoria and Jiangsu.

Schools from across metropolitan Melbourne showcased their musical

talent with guests treated to a flute quartet from Blackburn High School, a

senior choir from Malvern Primary School and a dance performance from

Bacchus Marsh Primary School which celebrated both Australian and

Chinese cultures.

School-to-school collaborations between China and Victoria have long

provided authentic opportunities to enrich teaching and learning in both

Chinese and Victorian schools.

Recently, Secretary Gill Callister and Deputy Secretary Bruce Armstrong,

the Victorian Secretaries Board and counterparts in the Jiangsu Provincial

Government, China met for the inaugural Victoria-Jiangsu Executive

Leadership Exchange. The Exchange provided a unique opportunity to

strengthen our existing 38-year Sister State relationship with Jiangsu and

engage more deeply with educators, system leaders and students.

In 2016, Victorian schools have 136 sister school partnerships with schools

in China, with 70 of these in Jiangsu.

Sister school partnerships help prepare students for life as active and

engaged citizens with a global outlook. To get involved see:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/Pages/sister

schools.aspx

International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures (2013-2022)

Rapproachement: (especially in international affairs) – an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. The International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures is a

commitment to address this pressing need to take into account and clearly demonstrate new articulations between cultural diversity and universal values. The “rapprochement of cultures” implies that international security and social inclusion cannot be attained sustainably without a commitment to such principles as human dignity, conviviality and solidarity which are the corner stones of human coexistence, in all faiths and secular ideologies. Four areas of action that link clearly with the work of building global citizens and fostering intercultural cabilities are:

Promoting mutual understanding

and reciprocal knowledge of

cultural, ethnic, linguistic and

religious diversity;

Building a pluralist framework for

commonly shared values;

Disseminating the principles and

tools of intercultural dialogue

through quality education and the

media and;

Fostering dialogue for sustainable

development and its ethical,

social and cultural dimensions.

More information at:

https://en.unesco.org/decade-

rapprochement-cultures

The DET Languages unit is currently

organising an Indonesian model UN

event that supports this work. For

more information contact

finch.christine.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

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Joel Backwell

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International Students talking with Department Leaders

Last term, 10 students met

with Secretary Gill Callister

and Deputy Secretary of Early

Childhood and School

Education Group Katy Haire

at Treasury Place to pass on

key issues raised at the

broader International Student

Forum held in May.

The forum at the State Library of Victoria saw 150 students and their

teachers come together to discuss global citizenship, and how to create

internationally minded schools.

They spoke about the opportunities and challenges associated with being

an international student in Victoria and raised ideas for building

relationships between international and local students, language learning,

and intercultural understanding.

The International Student Forum has been held annually since 2010, with

more than 800 students and their teachers participating in that time.

______________________________________________Internationalising Accreditation and Pathways at DET

The International Education

Division is investigating the

possibilities of introducing an

accreditation/ recognition of

schools engaged in the

internationalising and global

learning space. To this end,

Sarah Dempster from Epping

Secondary College is

spending term 3 in the

International Education Division as part of the ‘Pathways at DET’ program.

‘Pathways at DET’ is an innovative program designed to enhance strategic

leadership skills and provide senior educational leaders with broader policy

and program experience. For more information, see

https://edugate.eduweb.vic.gov.au/sites/i/Pages/production.aspx#/app/new

s/detail/1033/

Whilst in IED Sarah will to look into the viability of international

accreditation for government schools and putting project recommendations

together for IED.

She says, “Offering accreditation to government schools will help diversify

the number and types of schools who aim to become internationalised, and

who aspire for global learning accreditation.”

If anyone has any suggestions or would like to contribute to this very

exciting work please contact dempster.sarah.s@edumail.vic.gov.au.

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Professional Reading

Census – 2nd language learners in Australia ‘needs urgent attention’

Australia is falling behind in the

proficiency of second-language

education at a time when it's

needed the most, one expert says,

following the release of new census

data on languages.

The number of people who only

spoke English at home has risen by

more than 500,000, compared with

the 2011 data.

While the raw number of English

households increased, the share of

this group declined from 77 per cent

in 2011 to 73 per cent in 2016.

The data also showed that

Mandarin consolidated its position

as the second-most commonly

spoken language in Australia after

English, followed by Arabic,

Cantonese and Vietnamese.

"Australia is definitely falling

behind” said the author. "We're

seeing in other OECD countries,

there are many students leaving

with a third language let alone a

second - Australia is not even in the

hunt there."

Read the full article here:

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/

2017/06/27/census-2016-second-

language-learning-australia-needs-

urgent-attention

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Leading Asia Capable Schools – Day 3 by Colin Avery

Do you know much about China? We

thought we did!

As a group of Principals, Assistant

Principals and Leading Teachers, we met

for day 3 of the ‘Leading Asia Capable

Schools course’, where we discovered that

our knowledge on China is not yet

complete. Do you know how to ‘toast others’ or to receive a business card

correctly, or how to apply for DET overseas travel?

This course lifts our understanding of China, to a level where we advocate

Asia Capability within our school and the broader community. How are we

going to achieve this goal? Through study, a visit to Shanghai in September

and working on a school-based project back at our schools. Why China?

China is accessible and willing to support Australian incursions.

Each participant has developed a school based project plan with the

intention of advancing our students and staff’s understanding and

acceptance of Asia. Projects vary from curriculum development in Asian

literacy, creating sister-school links, and sharing professional development

with sister schools, among others.

Hearing from two talented business representatives in Simone Barker

(Senior Manager, Asia Practice - Grant Thornton Australia) and Nick

Henderson (Director, China Practice and Strategic Projects Asialink) was

illuminating. “Learning another language is important,” they both said. Not

to speak the language fluently necessarily, but to understand another

culture - how to engage with people who are not English speakers. A huge

asset both in Australia and overseas.

My school teaches Hindi and has a sister school – Bluebells School

International in Delhi, India. So, why travel to Shanghai? I am hoping to

learn what the differences are, what is best practice in Shanghai and how

do they internationalise their students/schools? And to develop my students

as successful ‘global citizens’!

Professional Reading

Benefits of International Students in our classrooms

Australia is the world’s third most

popular destination for international

students. China, India, Malaysia,

Nepal and Vietnam make up our top

5 source countries. With over

550,000 international students

studying in Australia in 2016,

international education is Australia’s

third largest export market after coal

and iron ore.

Around 5,000 of our international

students currently attend Victorian

primary and secondary schools.

These students come to Victoria with

deep expertise of their own culture –

ways of thinking, ways of doing and

of course, languages.

They provide a great opportunity for

our students to build global

engagement and learning about the

world. International students can

create interest in and support

language learning, widen local

students’ perspectives about the

world, deepen their knowledge and

strengthen intercultural

understanding. (See below on page

8 for Victoria’s statistics)

For practical advice on how to best

integrate international students

across their community and the

learning opportunities this brings to

the whole school community see

http://internationalising.education.vic

.gov.au

The article ‘Internationalising

students in Australia’ is available at

http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/blo

gs/aef-leadership-blog/international-

director/2017/07/31

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Opportunities for Teachers and Students

Vic Multicultural Awards for Excellence

These awards honour individuals and organisations

that have made outstanding contributions to

strengthening Victoria’s multicultural

community. Nominations are invited across 10 award

categories,

highlighting paid

and voluntary work in the areas of

business, government, education,

youth, media and policing.

Nominations must include a 600-1000

word Statement of Support addressing

specific questions detailed on the

nomination form, in addition to the

contact details of two referees.

To nominate an individual or an

organisation, read and complete the

Award Guidelines and Nomination

Form at

http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/images/2017/2017-VMC-Awards-for-

Excellence-Guidelines-and-Nomination-Form-FNL.pdf

______________________________________________Australia-Asia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program

Expressions of interest for the 2018 BRIDGE School Partnerships are

now open.

This immersive and blended model of professional learning supports

school communities across Australia and Asia to build an international

school partnership with a sister school from one of the following

countries:

Brunei

China

Cambodia

India

Indonesia

Korea

Laos

Myanmar

Singapore

The Philippines

Thailand

Vietnam

To register your interest visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2018-

australiaasia-bridge-school-partnerships-program-expressions-of-interest-

tickets-32451883457

Korean Studies Workshop

Program 6 - 14th October

Designed to deepen your intercultural

knowledge and provide you with

resources to implement the Australian

Curriculum. There are 20 subsidised

places available for this program.

The nine-day Korean Studies

Workshop Program provides

Australian secondary school

educators with the opportunity to

experience authentic Korean culture

firsthand. Participants will visit sites

of cultural, historical, social and

political significance in Seoul as well

as provincial towns. Central to the

program is a lecture series developed

by Korean education specialists that

focuses on language, culture, society,

education, politics, economy and

international relations.

During the study program to South

Korea, participants will:

Interact with education leaders and

policymakers in Korea

Explore the rich and diverse

traditional and contemporary

culture of Korea

Engage in experiences that build

knowledge of historical, social,

political and economic trends in

Korea

Become part of an international

professional learning network.

Each Australian teacher is required

to contribute $600 towards his or

her participation in the professional

learning program (to be covered by

the teacher, school or education

jurisdiction). More information at:

studyprograms@asialink.unimelb.ed

u.au

For more information please

email or

studyprograms@asialink.unime

lb.edu.au call (03) 8344 3590

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_____________________________________________Building Hokusai at the NGV 21 July - 15 October 2017

Katsushika Hokusai is

regarded as one of the

most influential and

creative minds in the

history of Japanese art.

His unique social

observations, innovative

approach to design and

mastery of the brush,

made him the most

famous and popular artist

of Edo period Japan as well as an internationally recognised artist.

Further highlights of the exhibition will include a section of Hokusai’s books

featuring his iconic manga (comical drawings) in special multimedia

projections. A further selection of original Hokusai paintings on loan from

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, will mark the first time Hokusai’s works in this

medium will be exhibited in Australia.

See related talks, activities and film screenings at https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/hokusai/ _____________________________________________ Indian Film Festival – 10-22 August

This spectacular festival will occur across 5 venues. IFFM has partnered

with HOYTS to enable the presentation of films at Melbourne Central,

Forest Hill, Chadstone, Highpoint and Broadmeadows venues. There are

also screenings in Dandenong.

Categories include Hurrah Bollywood, Beyond Bollywood, From the

Subcontinent, Film India World, Documentaries and Short Films.

For more information, programs and tickets see http://iffm.com.au/

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Melbourne International Festival 4-22 October

The Melbourne International Festival

has an extensive Education Program

featuring world-class performances

suitable for primary and secondary

school students. Many of these can be

used to support intercultural

understanding. In particular, the

education program can be accessed

here:

https://www.festival.melbourne/2017/in

fo/education-program/

Some programs that might be of

interest:

Yang Liping contemporary dance

from China

https://www.festival.melbourne/2017/e

vents/under-siege/#.WXq8NuS7rop

A Requiem for Cambodia

https://www.festival.melbourne/2017/e

vents/a-requiem-for-cambodia-

bangsokol/#.WXqVCoiGOUk

Sam Lo artist from Singapore

Where will you be standing when the

First World falls?

https://www.festival.melbourne/2017/events/progress-the-game-of-leaders/#.WXqVlIiGOUk

Like a giant round of Jenga with

Western civilisation as the stakes,

Progress: The Game of Leaders

invites you to take on the role of

building a country. What blocks

will you favour: economic

progress or military spending?

Higher standards of living or

increasing globalisation? As

players jockey for top position in

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_____________________________________________Kartini: Indonesian Film Program

Build your students’ knowledge of

Indonesian history and culture.

Kartini tells the inspiring story of a

young woman (Raden Adjeng

Kartini) who fought for justice and

women’s rights in Indonesia.

Supports the study of Indonesian

language (levels: 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11

and 12) and history and culture.

English subtitles. Australian Centre

for the Moving Image (ACMI)

25 August, 10 am Cost: $10

More information and bookings at ACMI https://www.acmi.net.au/education/ See side panel for more information about ACMI.

______________________________________________Three Monks from China National Theatre for Children

Adapted from an ancient Chinese legend, this beautiful production

integrates traditional Chinese opera, martial arts and many other classic

elements of Chinese culture, charming audiences with its philosophy of

unity and cooperation. Ages 4+. Duration: 1 hr 10 min, no interval. 2

September, 11am & 5pm

On top of the mountain, in a small temple, live an old monk master and his

three students. They live together in peace, but things haven’t always been

so easy. As each of the monks reflect on the how they came together, they

will take the audience on a heart-warming journey of laughter, anger and

everything in between.

More information at: https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-

on/2017/families/three-monks

Films at ACMI –programs for students

ACMI has a wide range of films that can

support language learning and

intercultural understanding. They offer

film programs (see more below),

education talks, workshops and

professional learning.

A search on their film site for

‘intercultural understanding’ offers 12

films plus a number of indigenous

themes. Japanese, German, French,

Chinese languages are also included.

See more at:

https://www.acmi.net.au/education/#visitus

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_____________________________________________Kader Attia – 30 September-19 November 2017 Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)

French-Algerian artist Kader Attia (born 1970) works across diverse media including collage, photography, video, sculpture and installation. Exploring ideas around cultural exchange, appropriation, and the tangled relationship between North Africa and the West in the wake of decolonisation. Exhibition information at: https://acca.melbourne/exhibition/kader-attia/.

ACCA run regular teacher professional learning sessions and provide education resources related to current and past exhibitions. Education resources at: https://acca.melbourne/learn/resources/

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International Students Survey 2016

further information about the International Students Program, see

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/students/Pages/international.aspx

Melbourne Writers Festival – schools program

Yet another festival taking place

in Melbourne that you can utilise

to foster intercultural

understanding amongst your

students is the Melbourne writers

Festival which takes place from

25 August-3 September. In

2017 the Schools’ Program will

take place from Monday 28 to

Thursday 31 August (inclusive).

The website easily helps you

through what’s on, when,

subsidies, how to book tickets,

special info for schools and more

– check the FAQs.

You can filter in a myriad ways:

Writers from Asia, writing

about Asia

http://mwf.com.au/?s=asia

Year levels

Time/date/venue

‘Six Cs’ of learning and teaching.

You need to be able to:

think critically

make connections with

people

be creative

embrace culture

collaborate and

communicate clearly.

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In 2016, Victoria had 4275 international school

students, and this continues to grow. If you’d

like to investigate an ISP in your school or for

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Opportunity for Grade 1 collaboration in China

A request from a grade 1 teacher in

Shanghai wanting to collaborate

with other educators has recently

come across the desk. It might be

just the opportunity you’ve been

looking for!

“I'm a Grade 1 teacher at Fudan

International School in Shanghai and I would love to collaborate with other

educators in order to create better learning opportunities for my students. Being

originally from the Gold Coast, I understand how hard is to find the time to even

think about Asia literacy with everything that goes on in and outside the

classroom. With that in mind and not trying to create anymore work, it would be

great to collaborate with cross cultural PBL projects or during read aloud time.

Throughout the year we do projects about our communities, festivals, everyday

heroes, our living world, states of matter, water as a resource and a service

learning project. We also put a big focus on social emotional learning during

read aloud time. I am also happy look at collaboration with our Chinese

teachers who teach Mandarin and do story time in Chinese.

If you are interested please reach out to me or if you are just interested to see

what we are doing at our school, I am happy to chat with you.”

If you are interested, contact Alexis Wagner direct via any of the following

means: Email: wagnera@fdis.net.cn

Instagram: @gradeoneteachershanghai

Wechat: alexis_xiaoxiao

Twitter: @alexismwagner

Vision International Seminar

18 August at Graduate House, 220

Leicester Street Carlton.

12 midday – 3.30pm

Presentation 1:

A 4 person panel of international

students (and parent) speaking of

their experiences as international

students and supporting international

students transitioning from school to

university students.

Presentation 2

The Importance of a Global Education

& fostering a high quality, safe and

supportive environment for

international students by Joel

Backwell – Executive Director

International Education Division Early

Childhood and School Education

Group, Department of Education and

Training

More information and application

forms at:

http://studiesofasia.wikispaces.com/N

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