Dr Bob Smith
 

welcome to...

...a personal odyssey!
Studies of Asia in Australian schools are underpinned by the following document: Studies of Asia: A Statement for Australian Schools. (2nd Edition)

It provides a framework for teaching and learning about the nations and cultures of Asia and, in particular, suggests the following learning emphases.

  • Developing concepts of Asia
  • Challenging stereotypes
  • Being informed about contemporary issues
  • Understanding contributions made by the peoples of Asia to the world
  • Considering the likely implicatios of closer Asia-Australia relationships.
The 'Statement' insists that 'Aspects of studies of Asia should be incorporated into existing course content across the curriculum. All students should have the opportunity ot experience some Asia-related learning'. (p 10)

North Indian Tabla (drums)

Henna Hand Painting

 

Mumbai: The Taj Hotel & the Gates of India

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  educational engagements with music and sound
Acknowledgements:
Teacher in Country Fellowships to Asia (TICFA)
Asia in Schools Project, NT
Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training
Concept and Production: Dr Bob Smith, NT Music in Schools Adviser: bobsmith@octa4.net.au
Studies of Asia Consultation: Lily Chan, Project Officer: accessasia.nt@latis.net.au
Niven McCrie: DEET

To the best of my knowledge materials within these pages are in the public domain. Acknowledgement of samples of music excerpts is given. Otherwise material remains the intellectual property of its author, Dr Robert G Smith. Permission is granted for its reasonable emplyement in support of non commercial education settings. Comments and feedback are welcome.

Last revised: August 09, 2004