Asia Scope and Sequence for The Arts

Engaging young Australians with Asia

The purpose of the Asia Scope and Sequence for The Arts is to:

articulate key curriculum concepts and content across the compulsory years of schooling (up to Year 10)
provide advice and support to teachers of The Arts in their efforts to engage young Australians with Asia
point teachers to existing resources that help students to learn about Asia in The Arts classroom.

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Introduction

The Australian Government, through its funding of the Asia Education Foundation (AEF) and in its partnerships with education jurisdictions in each State and Territory, has been actively pursuing a studies of Asia agenda since 1992. During this period a number of policy, curriculum and pedagogy initiatives have been undertaken.

The purpose of the Asia Scope and Sequence for The Arts is to:

articulate key curriculum concepts and content across the compulsory years of schooling (to year 10);
provide advice and support to teachers of The Arts in order to facilitate their efforts to engage young Australians with Asia; and
point teachers to existing exemplary resources that allow students to engage with Asia in The Arts classroom.

The Arts curriculums in Australia