NEW: Case studies
Welcome to our new case studies section. On this page you will find examples from a diverse range of educators from across New Zealand who discuss their efforts to foster Asia awareness in their schools.
Auckland Normal Intermediate School
(Decile 9 school with a roll of 670 students)
“We need to do more than dip our toes in the water”
Main themes:
Asia awareness is integral to staff thinking about teaching and learning.
It is important to develop a strong, professional learning community to integrate Asia awareness.
Asia awareness is in the school strategic plan.
There is wide participation of staff, students and parents commitment to Asia awareness in the school.
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Owairaka District School, Auckland
(Decile 2, contributing primary school with a roll of 342 students)
“We see Asia as part of our future lives”
Main themes in the case study
A focus on building relationships with and between the many cultures represented in the school.
The importance of professional learning in Asia for staff and the impact on students’ learning about Asia.
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Te Aro School, Wellington
(Decile 6, full primary school with a roll of 204 students)
“It’s a daily challenge to meet the needs of our diverse students and their families”
Main themes:
The diversity of students in the school impacts on the teachers.
Professional learning is key to understanding the changes and to making provision for the diversity of the students.
There is a need to make more formal curriculum links with Asia.
At Te Aro there is a truly international approach, with great relationships both within and beyond the classroom.
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Riccarton High School, Christchurch
(Decile 7, co-educational, state secondary school with a roll of 950)
“Half of my friends are Asian”
Main themes:
Riccarton is a school that is Asia Aware because the Asian community is on the doorstepThe creation of an International Committee has been significant in leading change in the school
The importance of understanding the differences between New Zealand and Asian education systems and values
The benefits to the students of being in an Asia Aware school.
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