Asia Education Foundation

Professional learning

Lecture

INDIA: Climate change as a security risk: water, food and health as conflict constellations in India

10 February 2010
 Prof. Hans-Georg Bohle from Bonn University in Germany will address the question of 'Whose security counts in climate change?' at 6.30 pm at the Sidney Myer Asia Centre, The University of Melbourne. Against the background of current conflicts around water, food and health in India, the presentation argues that it is not primarily the security concerns of the affluent countries that count. It is rather the "human security" of the poorest in developing countries that is at stake. Violence sparked by climate change is first and foremost violence against the precarious livelihoods of those populations who will be most exposed to the impacts of climate change, and have the least capacities to cope and adapt. More information

Conference in Canberra

How has 'Asia' been imagined, represented and transferred visually across linguistic, geopolitical and cultural boundaries. Registrations are now open for an interdisciplinary conference titled In the image of Asia: Moving across and between locations, to be held at ANU from 13 April to 15 April 2010. It aims to challenge established assumptions (and consumptions) of cultural products of 'Asia', from arts, artefacts and film to performance.

Professional reading

The Monthly

The Monthly magazine recently published ten online essays. In "Looking West" (August 2009), John Birmingham wrote:

"The next century will only partly belong to the Pacific. Just as Europe's rise made the Atlantic a setting for 500 years of maritime and naval contention, shifting power centres will draw new fleets of merchantmen and warships into play across the 68.6 million square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. Geographically dominating the south-east quarter of those open seas, rich in mineral and energy resources, and long allied globally and regionally with the declining power of the US, Australia is about to undergo the wrenching experience of having its world literally turned around."

He provides an insight into the growing global significance of the Indian Ocean. Concentrating on the emergent power bases of China and India, Birmingham analyses the military, economic and political development of the region.

The Asialink Essay Series

 Stay abreast of what is happening in the region through the Asialink Essay Series. Recent titles include:

  • Towards an Asia Pacific Community

    Don’t wait for Copenhagen: implications of the international climate change impasse for Australia and APEC
  • Asia Pacific Community: Reinventing the Wheel
  • Asian Democracy and Australia: No gold pass to a trouble-free future
  • TALKING TOUGH: Defence White Paper 2009
  • INDIA: Beyond the Sea Wall - Chronic neglect and Australia-India relations.

Focus on English

Access professional learning for English

Now More Than Ever We Live in One World ...

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Explores authentic examples of studies of Asia and internationalised curriculum – how it looks in practice in a school or classroom.

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The Asia Scope and Sequence for English: Professional Learning Workshop

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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.

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Anthologies of Asia Professional Learning Workshop

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

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Video



Focus on history

An Asia focus in the History curriculum

CrossCurrents: Discovering Civics and Citizenship in Our Region

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This History/SOSE resource is a collection of readings providing cultural and historical perspectives in Asian contexts.

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The Asia Scope and Sequence for SOSE: Professional Learning Workshop

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Professional learning which will help teachers audit curriculum and identify opportunities to include Asia-related content in History, Geography and SOSE.

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In Our Own Backyard: Connecting to Global Issues in Our Region

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Explore themes such as the impact of global trade and manufacture, natural disaster responses, environmental responsibilities and shifts in cultural identity.

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Connect on a whole new level
 
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Whole School Support for Languages

This resource is designed for both teachers of Languages and wider school groups. It is aimed at strengthening the focus on Languages within the individual classroom and across the school.View more

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The River PLP

Broaden your understandings of China and of critical literacies through engaging professional learning.View more

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Developing Intercultural Understanding

This program develops participants' knowledge of intercultural understandings within the context of studies of Asia in English, Languages, SOSE and the Arts.View more

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The Asia Scope and Sequence for The Arts: Professional Learning Workshop

Professional learning which will help teachers audit curriculum and identify opportunities to include Asia-related content in The Arts.View more

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Beliefs professional learning

This program provides knowledge and confidence in exploring beliefs in the classroom.View more

 

Heather Ridout, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Industry Group

interviewed by Ali Moore, Presenter, ABC TV's Lateline Business

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