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TEACHER INFORMATION
Thai Teenagers Today: In their own words
Students investigate some of the similarities and differences between themselves and people of their own age in urban and rural Thailand. In so doing, they consider some of the broad influences on the behaviour and attitudes of young people.
Student of the Year 1997
Teacher Notes | Student WorksheetsKanya's Story
Teacher Notes | Student WorksheetsThai Pen Pals
Teacher Notes | Student Worksheets'Visiting' Thai Schools
Teacher Notes | Student Worksheets
Key Studies of Society and Environment Strand
- Culture
Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students will be better able to:
- describe aspects of 'youth culture' in Thailand
- identify similarities and differences between themselves and people of a similar age in Thailand
- identify a variety of factors influencing Thai youth
- critically evaluate some of the influences which help to shape young people's behaviour and attitudes
Teaching Suggestions
Here are some additional activities for teachers to consider using in this unit. In all cases where reference is made to a website teachers should decide whether to download the material and duplicate it for students, or whether to allow students to access the websites themselves.
One of the best ways for Australian students to learn about young Thai people is to communicate with them directly. The student acitivities provide useful source material and provide pathways for establishing communication with Thai students.
Student of the Year 1997, Kanya's Story
These student worksheets contain contrasting stories about the lives of two Thai teenagers. Accompanying questions guide students to identify issues relating to Thai youth.
This student worksheet directs students to the Bangkok Post website which regularly provides current information about young people in Thailand. The questions help students to comprehend and analyse the source material they locate on the website. There is also a link to a website giving contact details to assist students to establish a pen pal relationship with a Thai student.
This student worksheet provides the opportunity for students to undertake a comparative study of their own school and Thai schools. Note that the schools listed at the Bangkok Post website are selected by Bangkok Post staff and therefore may not give a representative view of Thai schools in general.
Curriculum Corporation and the University of MelbourneThe URL for this page is: http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/thailand/teeninfo.htm
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