Asia Education Foundation

English Professional Learning

The following professional learning programs can be used by English faculties or by groups of teachers wishing to strengthen the ways in which the English curriculum and teaching pedagogies include a focus on Asia. The programs vary in length and can be adapted to fit with school needs and available time.

Image: The Asia Scope and Sequence for English: Professional Learning Workshop

The Asia Scope and Sequence for English: Professional Learning Workshop

Professional learning which introduces teachers to the Asia Scope and Sequence for English text and identifies opportunities to include Asia-related content in English and literacy. Alignment to the Australian Curriculum is provided for resource activities.View more

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Anthologies of Asia Professional Learning Workshop

Develop knowledge of three great anthologies of writing about Asia and integrate ideas into your English curriculum through these professional learning workshops.View more

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Go Korea PLP

Learn more about Korea through this professional learning program that provides insights into contemporary Korea.View more

Professional learning which connects with English

The Australia Kaleidoscope professional learning program engages participants in innovative teaching strategies that can be used to teach English and Literacy.

 

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Image: English/Literacy Unit: Countries of Asia Discovery Tour

English/Literacy Unit: Countries of Asia Discovery Tour

Find out more about a range of different cultures through texts about countries in Asia.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 1 to 4.View more

Image: English/Literacy Unit: Snapshots: Photos and Meaning

English/Literacy Unit: Snapshots: Photos and Meaning

Develop high-level visual literacy skills, as well as an understanding of the constructed nature of the texts through the Snapshots series.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 5 to 7.View more

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English Unit: Beyond The River

Consider and discuss the power of picture books to influence perceptions of culture and position audiences in particular ways.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 7 and 8.View more

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English Unit: Poetry into Performance

Read a wide variety of poetry from Asia, select a poem for performance, and write and perform. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 7 and 8.View more

Image: English Unit: Floating Lives (Film Festival)

English Unit: Floating Lives (Film Festival)

Review and research films about Asia for inclusion in a mini film festival. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 9 to 10.View more

 
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Alice Pung, Writer and Lawyer

‘When we were studying Australian history there wasn't the part about the first Chinese man arriving in 1810.’

Asia Scope and Sequence English