Australia and Asia Relationships in History - Blog Post 3

Australia’s Relationship with Asia in History

Blog Post 3

  (Australian Government, 2013).

Established in 1981, AIYEP [Australia and Indonesia Youth Exchange Program] is a longstanding program of the Australia-Indonesia Institute in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It is run in partnership with Indonesia’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport. (Australian Government, 2013).

Students learning about the Youth Exchange Program in Australia and Indonesia can develop their knowledge and understandings of Australia and Asia relationships and develop knowledge and appreciation of our countries historical pasts.

‘In the Australian Curriculum: History, the priority of Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia provides rich and engaging content and contexts for developing students’ historical knowledge, understanding and skills’ (ACARA, 2013).

The AIYEP allows students to go to Australia or Indonesia and learn about the culture, history and biodiversity of a nation.

The Australian Curriculum: History enables students to develop an understanding of histories of the diverse peoples of Asia and their contributions to the region and the world, and an appreciation of the importance of the region for Australia and the world. This happens as students learn about the importance of the traditions, beliefs and celebrations of peoples from the Asia region and through the study of ancient societies, trade, conflicts, progressive movements and migration to Australia by people from Asia (ACARA, 2013).

The Bible says:

‘Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law’ (Bible Gateway, 2011, Romans 13:10).

‘If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,”^[a] you are doing right’ (Bible Gateway, 2011, James 2:8).

Australia, Asia relationships are important because we both bring different things to the table. As cited below:

‘The White Paper recognises the value of Australia’s rich network of people-to-people links in building comprehensive relationships with the countries in our region’ (Australian Government, 2013).

‘In the Australian Curriculum: History, the priority of Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia provides rich and engaging content and contexts for developing students’ historical knowledge, understanding and skills’ (ACARA, 2013).

Australia and Asia relationships are about recognising the influence, individuality and importance of individual nations and creating an appreciation for our nations strengths and that we can be stronger together.

 ‘AIYEP aims to provide wider opportunities for young people of Indonesia and Australia to appreciate the culture, development and way of life of each other’s country’ (Australian Government, 2013).

More information on the AIYEP and Australia's relationship with Asia is available on the following sites:

·         AYIEP

·         Relationships

·         The White Paper

References

ACARA. (2013). Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia. Retrieved 25^th May 2013 from http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/History/Cross-Curriculum-Priorities.

Australian Government. (2013). Youth exchange program benefits Australia and Indonesia. Retrieved 25^th May 2013 from http://asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au/case-studies/youth-exchange-program-benefits-australia-and-indonesia.

Bible Gateway. (2011). New International Version. Retrieved 25^th May 2013.

Teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in History - CR181 Blog Post 2

Teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in History

Blog Post 2

Uluru

(Banyan Tree, 2013).

Uluru is an amazing natural land formation that we all identify with as Australians. Uluru is one of the great wonders of the world and is an Australian emblem that everyone can identify with.

‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are strong, rich and diverse. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity is central to this priority and is intrinsically linked to living, learning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, deep knowledge traditions and holistic world view’ (ACARA, 2013).

Learning about Uluru we can discover our past histories and how we as Australian share identity within our natural landscape.

‘The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priority provides opportunities for all learners to deepen their knowledge of Australia by engaging with the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. This knowledge and understanding will enrich their ability to participate positively in the ongoing development of Australia’ (ACARA, 2013).

Teaching History is about teaching contexts; reasons and meanings behind events and decisions. As Australians many of us come from different cultures and nations but being an Australian is not about where you were born or how you got here but about our shared identity.

“The Australian Curriculum: history values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. It celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories as part of the shared history belonging to all Australians” (ACARA, 2013).

In the Bible God said:

^“The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him” (Bible Gateway, 2011, Genesis 2:18).

God created us for community; not to be alone but to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. He told us that we are to love and care for one another.

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Bible Gateway, 2011, Romans 12:10).

While we all have different stories about Uluru and may identify with it in different ways, whether through the dreamtime story or through learning about Sir Henry Ayers discover of Uluru we can all identify as Australians through our shared identity.

Sites for further information and research are listed below:

Uluru Dream Time Story

Sir Henry Ayers

References

ACARA. (2013). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. Retrieved 17^th May 2013 from http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-histories-and-cultures.

Banyan Tree. (2013). Ayers rock (Uluru). Retrieved 24^th May 2013 from http://www.banyan-tree.com.au/recommendations/uluru.html.

 Bible Gateway. (2011). New International Version. Retrieved 17^th May 2013.

Teaching Sustainability in History - History CR181 Blog Post 1

                                               Teaching Sustainability in History    

            

(McCoy, 2013).

Sustainable patterns of living meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Actions to improve sustainability are both individual and collective endeavours shared across local and global communities. They necessitate a renewed and balanced approach to the way humans interact with each other and the environment (ACARA, 2013).

The Great Barrier Reef is heritage listed in Australia and is known about all around the world. We have heritage listed this Australian icon so that it will be there for generations to come.

‘The History curriculum enhances personal and social capability by providing opportunities for students to engage with understandings such as historical empathy, contestability, perspectives, cause and effect, and continuity and change’ (ACARA, 2013).

Sustainability is an important component in teaching History in the classroom. History involves looking at all aspects of events and people. Sustainability is shown throughout history in the same ways; looking back to our nation’s history and the methods they used and policies they implemented for sustainability and what we as a nation are doing to be sustainable for future generations.

Sustainability education is futures-oriented, focusing on protecting environments and creating a more ecologically and socially just world through informed action. Actions that support more sustainable patterns of living require consideration of environmental, social, cultural and economic systems and their interdependence (ACARA, 2013).

The Bible tells us that:

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it” (Bible Gateway, 2011, Genesis 2:15).

God has entrusted us as his children to look after and care for this world. It is our responsibility to care for this world to the best of our abilities and ensure that we do our best to make it sustainable and viable for the generations to come.

‘The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef ecosystem on earth and one of the best managed marine areas in the world. At 348 000 square kilometres, the reef is one of the richest and most diverse natural ecosystems on Earth’ (Australian Government, 2012).

Australia is proud of the way we look after our world heritage properties. We have an excellent track record managing the Great Barrier Reef as a multi-use property, and are committed to sustainable development that ensures the outstanding universal value of the Great Barrier Reef is not compromised (Australian Government, 2012).

It is important that students can engage with Sustainability in History that it does not just become a topic but it becomes something that they are passionate about and want to help outwork in their community and nation. Teaching sustainability in History is not about students learning facts and ideas but about them being inspired that they can change and make a difference in our world.

References

ACARA. (2013). Sustainability. Retrieved 16^th May 2013 from http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities/Sustainability.

Australian Government.. (2012). The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. Retrieved 24^th May 2013 from http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/world/great-barrier-reef/.

Bible Gateway. (2011). New International Version. Retrieved 16^th May 2013.

McCoy, M. (2013). Hardy reef, Great Barrier Reef, QLD. Retrieved 24^th May 2013 from http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/images-of-australia-hardy-reef-great-barrier-reef.htm.

Teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Geography

Teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Geography is important because students can learn about the history and culture of Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have a very close bond with their heritage it is passed down from generation to generation and it is important for students to learn and respect that heritage .In Geography its important that students can connect to the history and culture of the land and not just be learning about maps. In the Bible God talks about loving people:

 “If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right” (Bible Gateway, James 2:8, 2011).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are strong, rich and diverse. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity is central to this priority and is intrinsically linked to living, learning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, deep knowledge traditions and holistic world view (ACARA, 2013).

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priority provides opportunities for all learners to deepen their knowledge of Australia by engaging with the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. This knowledge and understanding will enrich their ability to participate positively in the ongoing development of Australia (ACARA, 2013).

                  (Reconciliation South Australia, 2011).

                            (Tropical Medical Training, 2010).

Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders provides students with different perspectives and outlooks. Bringing an appreciation and respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the background and culture they bring to the land. As is shown in the below video link studies learn values and respect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2PwPlYA4w0

Students should be encouraged and supported in researching and discovering and building their own views. We as teachers should support and guide students in their further research of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders. Credible further research includes the sites below:

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2012C00258

http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4943

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Geography is not just about learning history but about learning values and morals. Respecting everyone and their different origins and cultures: Recognizing the fact that everyone has something different to bring to the group and that everyone can contribute.

References

ACARA. (2013). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders histories and cultures. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-histories-and-cultures.

Australian Government. (2012). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act  2005. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2012C00258.

Bible Gateway. (2011). New International Version. Retrieved 12^th April 2013.

Parliament of Australia. (2012). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4943.

Reconciliation South Australia Inc. (2011). Aboriginal Australia  map. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.reconciliationsa.org.au/learn%20map.html.

Tropical Medical Training. (2010). Torres Strait  region. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.medicaltraining.com.au/page/Regions/Torres_http://www.medicaltraining.com.au/page/Regions/Torres_Strait_Region/Strait_Region/.

VEA Australia – New Zealand. (2012). Integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in schools. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2PwPlYA4w0.

Teaching about Australia’s Relationships with Asia in Geography

Teaching about Australia’s relationship with Asia is vital in Geography today. Asia is Australia’s neighbour and in being our countries do a fair bit of trading. In a relationship people look after each other countries do the same meaning if anything were to happen in Asia and spill into Australia we have relationship protecting us. God also spoke in the Bible about looking after other people because everyone has value.

 “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighboras yourself. I am the Lord” (Bible Gateway, Leviticus 19:18, 2013).

The Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia priority provides a regional context for learning in all areas of the curriculum. It reflects Australia’s extensive engagement with Asia in social, cultural, political, and economic spheres. Many Asian nations are growing rapidly and are regionally and globally influential. Immigrants from all these countries have historically contributed to Australia’s development and will continue to do so in the future. An understanding of Asia underpins the capacity of Australian students to be active and informed citizens working together to build harmonious local, regional and global communities, and build Australia’s social, intellectual and creative capital. It also builds understanding of the diversity of cultures and peoples living in Australia, fosters social inclusion and cohesion and is vital to the prosperity of Australia (ACARA, 2013).

                           (Chanchai Vision, 2013).

Not only is our relationship with Asia important in trade and industry but also in teaching students to create positive relationships and interdependent relationships. Focusing on what is beneficial for both parties and not just on the individual.

An extensive web of regional links now brings Australia and its Asian neighbours closer in the geo-political sphere. The region has experienced a profound increase in solidarity as barriers between travel, commerce and trade have been broken down.  The dawn of the Asian Century now presents an unprecedented opportunity for Australia. Over the next 10 years, Australian output could grow 20% faster if Asian real output rises 50% more than the baseline. Australia’s longstanding and deep relationship with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is indicative of this. Enthusiasm to engage and cooperate with one another has flourished as Asia presents its diverse and rich culture in combination with modernity (Roberts, 2012).

Through this, we have formed stronger cultural ties with our neighbours and promoted regional cooperation and stability.  Australia must now push one step further and embrace regionalism by authentically liberalising trade and relinquishing barriers to Asian investment (Roberts, 2012).

 When looking into Australia’s relationship with Asia it is important that you research well, and provide credible good research to and for your students. Such as shown below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW_KkucHYh4

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/connect-asia/australia-china-agreement-a-milestone-in-relationship-carr/1114106

http://asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au/

http://www.dfat.gov.au/publications/asian-century/index.html

http://asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au/white-paper/appendix-b

 Teaching about Australia’s relationship with Asia is about passing onto the next generation values and information that will guide them in their future decisions for this nation. It is important that we as teachers provide the opportunity for students to research and to express and develop their own beliefs giving them support and guidance.

 Students are not just learning about Australia’s relationship with Asia but how countries work and look after one another and why we need each other. Students are tomorrow’s world and they possess the power to change and make that world.

References

ABC Radio Australia. (2013). Australia, China agreement a milestone in relationship:Carr. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/connect-asia/australia-china-agreement-a-milestone-in-relationship-carr/1114106.

ACARA. (2013). Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities/Asia-and-Australias-engagement-with-Asia.

Australian Government. (2013). Australia in the Asian century. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au/.

Australian Government. (2013). Australia in the Asian century. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.dfat.gov.au/publications/asian-century/index.html.

Australian Government. (2013). Appendix B:Australia’s bilateral relationships with Asia. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au/white-paper/appendix-b.

Bible Gateway. (2011). New International Version. Retrieved 12^th April 2013.

Chanchai Vision. (2013). Untitled [map of Australia and Asia]. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.chanchaivision.com/2013/01/blog-post.html.

 Conversation EDU. (2012). Australia in the Asian century: A conversation with Ken Henry. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW_KkucHYh4.

Roberts, J. (2012). Trade liberalization the key to Australia’s relationship with Asia. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.aiia.asn.au/access-monthly-access/863-trade-liberalisation-the-key-to-australias-relationship-with-asia. 

Teaching Sustainability in Geography

Sustainability brings many things to mind including planet green and saving the whales. In our current global condition we really need to look at just that, living in such a way that we can sustain living for generations to come while looking after our environment our responsibility given to us by God.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it” (Bible Gateway, Genesis 2:15, 2011).

Sustainable patterns of living meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Actions to improve sustainability are both individual and collective endeavours shared across local and global communities. They necessitate a renewed and balanced approach to the way humans interact with each other and the environment.

Education for sustainability develops the knowledge, skills, values and world views necessary for people to act in ways that contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. It enables individuals and communities to reflect on ways of interpreting and engaging with the world (ACARA, 2013).

Sustainability is not just about us leaving a small environmental foot print but about setting up and educating the current generation about our world and its needs and wellbeing: Leaving our world and all of its beauty and resources for the generations to come.

Not just educating children on environmental issues and species at risk but letting them explore their world and discover how they as people can make a difference and bring a change. Empowering them to take charge and make a difference. As is shown in the below videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nDTmjR_GG1w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W6Ziq7QiqLA

Websites and documents to explore or direct sustainable hungry people to include the following:

http://australia.gov.au/topics/environment-and-natural-resources/environmental-sustainability

http://www.australiansustainability.com.au/

http://www.environment.gov.au/sustainability/government/

 Sustainability does not depend upon your intelligence or even where you live it is about living your life in such a way as to look after the world and everything in the world that we have been given. Sustainable living is about taking responsibility for our individual part and joining together as a community and or school to see the that change.

References

ACARA. (2013). Sustainability. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/CrossCurriculumPriorities/Sustainability.

Australian Government. (2013). Environmental sustainability. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://australia.gov.au/topics/environment-and-natural-resources/environmental-sustainability.

Australian Sustainability. (2013). Australian sustainability. Retrieved 12rh April 2013 from http://www.australiansustainability.com.au/.

Australian Government. (2013). Government sustainability. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.environment.gov.au/sustainability/government/.

Bible Gateway. (2011). New International Version. Retrieved 12^th April 2013.

Green Cross Australia. (2012). Best of futuresparks. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W6Ziq7QiqLA.

WWFUS. (2009). Change the way you think – WWF. Retrieved 12^th April 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nDTmjR_GG1w.