Features of an Asia Aware kura or school
Creating change to become Asia Aware is about working with teachers, students, and the community to develop a shared commitment to learning about Asia. It’s about developing a shared understanding of the importance of preparing students to engage with Asia in their lifetime.
An Asia Aware kura or school:
- provides students with opportunities to learn about and experience Asia at all levels of study
- has policies that reflect the importance of learning about Asia
- supports teachers to gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach students about Asia
- celebrates the heritage of Asian cultures.
An Asia Aware kura or school with significant Asian communities:
- provides for the diverse learning needs of Asian students
- creates opportunities in and outside the classroom for Asian students to have positive interactions with each other and with other students
- encourages Asian students to share their cultures and languages
- communicates with Asian parents and families in an appropriate way
- creates networks within the Asian communities to support Asian students and the school
- creates networks with other organisations and agencies to support Asian students and the school
- supports school leaders to feel confident in engaging with the school’s Asian communities.
"Ko tōku hapori he ata o tōku ao"
"My community is a reflection of my world"
