"...because as they develop a better understanding of the countries and cultures of the Asia region, they will come to appreciate the economic, political and cultural interconnections that Australia has with the region..." (ACARA, 2010)
Australia's relationship with Asia must also be demonstrated in the field of geography. Using maps and charts that are inclusive of Asia can help foster the understanding required by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Such a chart could be a weather chart which describes the geographical relationship between Asia's climate and Australia's climate. A good example are the El nino and La nina cycles which are dependent air currents surrounding Asia.
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| This map shows a stage of the El nino, La nina cycle, from which we can draw the fact that Australian weather is influenced by Asian weather. |
As Geography is a primarily skills based subject, teachers are given more opportunities to teach content according to the CCPs. Whilst teaching the skills for contour drawing, students can be examining a map of the Himalaya mountains. While learning about weather place, students can be examining an Australian site which has been influenced by Asia. In this way, students learn the underpinning ideas outlined by ACARA whilst learning the skills and concepts that need to be taught.
References -
Australian Government. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (2010). The Shape of the Australian Curriculum. Retrieved from http://www.acara.edu.au/verve/_resources/Shape_of_the_Australian_Curriculum.pdf
Australian Government. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reorting Authority. (2011). Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Geography. Retrieved from http://chc.moodle.com.au/pluginfile.php/22728/mod_resource/content/0/Shape_of_the_Australian_Curriculum_Geography-1.pdf
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