1 July 2015
   

Intercultural understanding is an essential part of living with others in the diverse world of the twenty-first century. It assists young people to become responsible local and global citizens, equipped through their education for living and working together in an interconnected world.

As one of seven general capabilities in the Australian Curriculum opportunities exist to address intercultural understanding across all learning areas/subjects.

 

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Achieving intercultural understanding in schools
 
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Through AEF's latest research report, What Works 9, explore how Australian schools involved in Australia–Asia BRIDGE School Partnerships Project define and incorporate intercultural understanding as part of their educational practice. Read illustrations of practice from schools across Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

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Professional learning that takes you places
 
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Visit China on our Confucius Thought for School Leadership China Study Programme. In partnership with the Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne, Hanban scholarship subsidies are available to Victorian and Tasmanian school leaders only.

There are only four places left – don't miss out on this opportunity! Contact us for further information.

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AEF curriculum resources
 

Explore AEF's learning area pages to access information about the Australian Curriculum, learning and teaching sequences, curated digital lists and professional learning opportunities.

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National History Challenge
 
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Encourage your students to become historians through entering the Asia and Australia category of the 2015 National History Challenge. The last chance to submit entries is 21 August. Find out more.

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Professional learning through Asian art
 
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Join art historian Alison Carroll through a series of 10 vibrant videos as she demonstrates how the art of Asia came out of a century of national independence struggles, bolstered by emerging economies. This art comes from an Asia where new ideas clashed with traditional ways. Find out more.

 

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What's on

4–5 July

Chinese Language Teachers' Federation of Australia national conference
Adelaide, SA

5–9 July

International Convention of Asia Scholars
Adelaide, SA

9–12 July

Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Association conference
Melbourne, VIC

23–24 July

History Teachers Association of Victoria Annual Conference 2015
Melbourne, VIC

13–30 August

Arab Film Festival
Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Canberra, ACT

Aug 12–Sept 27

Korean Film Festival
Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Perth, WA;
Adelaide, SA

 
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