Disruptors- things that change the way we interact
- Internet- ability to connect
- Work and trade is globalized
- Aging- life expectancy is rising
- Accelerated technoloical change
- Mobile internet
- Automation of work
- Rapid Urbanisation
- Happening mostly in China and asian countries
- People moving from rural areas into the cities is pulling them out of poverty
- Rapid rise of the middle class in Asia Pasific- more so than any other country
- With economic growth comes cultural influence
- Since Asia will be the largest source of economic growth it is safe to say they will begin impacting more of the cultures worldwide
- Currently- 12% new zealanders at asian descent
- Global Competency
- A push to create an inclusive practises
- Openess to different cultures
- Interacting with people of other cultures
- Start with what is in your own culture
- For children to be culturally competent they need to first understand their own culture
Why will asia matter to our students
- Global competency
- Rapid rise of middle class in asia
- Cultural diversity in new zealand
- Jobs and future careers
What can we do to improve
- Incorporate asian culture, history, and language
- Recognising the diverse parts of asian culture to connect to student interest
- Help students recognise the importance of asian cultures
- Infusing and blending asian content into study
- Using members of the community to help engage students
What Asia New Zealand Offers
- Teacher trips to Asia
- Indonesia Cultural Connections
- Stay with a homestay teacher and go to school with them
- Working to decide ways to link up classes in Indonesia and New Zealand
- Building relationships with Sister Schools
- Events
- Online teaching resources
- Country Maps
- Fund school events for students
- School consultations and presentations
asianz.org.nz
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