Monday 3 June 2013

Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia


Cross-curricular priorities in the ACARA History Curriculum: Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia

I came across an article by former Victorian premier, John Brumby, in 2012 The Right Side of History’ where Brumby gives argues the right choices that Australia is to make in relation to relationship between Australia and Asia.

(Brumby, 2012).

In the article, Brumby (2012) claims how Australia can become more connected with Asia because of the failure that has occurred in the past. Brumby (2012) suggests since the failure in the past caused significant change, the changes that had to be made had to be dramatic. These changes consisted of talking to China. The first imperative is to increase Australia’s governmental and diplomatic presence In China. Talking to China is crucial because according to Brumby’s (2012) opinion, the United States of America would have never occurred if it were not for Australia strong diplomatic relationship. Therefore, it is crucial for Australia to apply the same to China.

In Australian history, Australia had a relationship with china that was built up on visits, lectures, and their hosts about governance, investment and other matters. However, for a stronger involvement with Asia, Australia will need a produce themselves to Asia is solid diplomatic presence, respectful dialogue and a sharing, in friendship, respective cultures, values and ideas (Brumby, 2012). Lastly, Brumby (2012) states that since China is one of an ancient culture now re-engaging within the world and given the centrality of art and culture in all Asians societies, Australians engagement with China will need to be more than trade and investment.

In the Australian Curriculum, history enables students to develop an understanding of histories of the diverse peoples of Asia and their contribution to the region and the world, and an appreciation of the importance of the region for Australia and the world (ACARA, n.d). Students also learn and recognise the dynamic nature of socio-political relationships within the region over time, and the roles that the government, individuals play in forming a relationship between countries and peoples (ACARA, n.d). Lastly, ACARA (n.d) states the Australian curriculum allows students to gain an appreciation of the history of Australia-Asia engagement and how this influences contemporary relationships within Australian society and relationships between Australia and the countries of Asia.

Conclusively, the primary article is considerably valuable in engagement the cross-curricular priority of Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia in the ACARA History curriculum.

Reference List:

ACARA. (n.d). Australian curriculum, assessment and reporting authority.
Retrieved from
http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/History/Cross-Curriculum-Priorities


Brumby, J. (2012, August). The right side of history. Asia Link. Retrieved from
http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/605228/The_Right_Side_of_History.pdf

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