Maximising Incountry Experiences Introduction Vic Pappas Manager Program

Maximising In-country Experiences

Introduction Vic Pappas Manager, Program Development & Collaboration International Education Division pappas. vic. j@edumail. vic. gov. au Maximising In-country Experiences

Why are we here? Your school … • is internationalising its education offering • has been involved in / or is taking up a DEECD/AEF subsidy for participation in an In-country study program. By the end of today we hope to have … • further developed your understanding of the policy context for this initiative • provided you with an opportunity to reflect as a group and individually on what you, your school and your region are expecting and hoping to achieve from this initiative, and • provided the opportunity for you to share experiences with other schools. Maximising In-country Experiences

Inside your folder pack • • • Agenda Forum presentations Key findings from the evaluation of the pilot program Sister School Research: Summary report Internationalising Education Continuum Asia Literate Schools: A guide to recognition ACARA: General Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum ACARA: Cross-curriculum priorities: Australia’s Engagement with Asia National Statement on Asia Literacy 2011 -2012 AEF Programs and Services Maximising In-country Experiences

Our program for today

Things to note … • Today’s program update: Session 3 swap Lunchtime end at 1. 30 • Breakout procedure: EMR (Ballroom) – Michael De’Ath (Vic Pappas) Gippsland (The Library) – Karen Cain (Andrew Willimott) SMR (Treasury 1 -18 th floor) – Anita Kain (Amrita Chandra) Hume (Treasury 2 -18 th floor) – Merilyn Gander (Lu Hong Shen) • • • Morning Tea/Lunch Toilets Internet facilities: Wi. Fi Connection (wireless cards with passwords • and username available at reception $20. 00 for 2 hours) Name tags - return Maximising In-country Experiences