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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
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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
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 1-18th floor) – Anita Kain (Amrita Chandra) • Hume (Treasury 2 -18thfloor) – Merilyn Gander (Lu Hong Shen) • Morning Tea/Lunch • Toilets • Internet facilities: WiFi Connection (wireless cards with passwords and username available at reception $20.00 for 2 hours) • Name tags - return Maximising In-country Experiences