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// “It is impossible to conceive of a future Australian education system that does not take the study of Asia seriously.”   //  Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon. Julia Gillard MP a professional learning WebQuest ** =Introduction: =  Thomas Friedman in //The World is Flat// states that “the world has moved into a third great era of globalisation – people – transcending borders, interacting and appreciating other countries, becoming global citizens”. What does this mean as we look at developing education programs that will provide students who commenced their schooling in 2008 with the experiences required to live, learn and work in 2020?
 * Is Asia an imperative for 21st Century Education in Australia?

=Background Information: = View the opening address at the 2020 Summit held in Canberra in May 2008. Identify and discuss the key arguments presented by [|Professor Michael Wesley].

[|Opening Plenary, 2020 Summit]    Canberra

Overview of Victorian Studies of Asia program = Roles: = Within a team of four each member is to take on one of the roles listed below. Explore and complete the activities identified for the role you have.

Should Asia literacy be included as a core part of an Australian curriculum?
 * Curriculum Coordinator**

**Librarian** Are there sufficient resources to support the inclusion of studies of Asia?

**Humanities Leader** How can Studies of Asia be included into subject areas?

**Classroom Teacher** How can 21st century technologies be used to enhance learning and teaching around Asia?

=Conclusion= As a team your responsibility is to develop a response to the question **//Is Asia an imperative for 21st Century Education in Australia?//** Work together to create a five minute presentation that you will present to the whole group. [|Learning and Teaching support]