Asia Education Foundation

Now more than ever we live in one world ...

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How schools can, and do, respond

This text provides authentic examples of studies of Asia and internationalised curriculum – how it looks in practice in a school or classroom. The case studies show schools at different stages in the development of whole-school approaches to integrating studies of Asia in curriculum policy.


Discussion topics

  • What are the challenges for including studies of Asia in an integrated curriculum.
  • Consider the variety of experiences and practice represented in these stories. Pick out a few distinctive characteristics of each and think about which is most like your situation.
  • We try to avoid studies of Asia as an 'add on' and to ensure it is properly embedded. In clear, practical terms, what would 'properly embedded' mean in your context?
  • What are the most effective ways of spreading content and teaching ideas among your faculty, team or teaching group?
  • How 'big' are you thinking? What would be 'big' that would be realistic in your situation?
  • What could your students get out of a program with a stronger and richer infusion of Asia-related content?