Teaching culture in a competitive market: The introduction of VCE Chinese Language, Culture, and Society
Jonathan Benney,
Philip Wing Keung Chan,
Maria Gindidis
Abstract:In 2012 the White Paper Australia in the Asian Century urged governments across Australia to improve access to Asian studies in schools. Despite this, schools still struggle to maintain interest and success for secondary students, particularly those without an Asian family background.In response to the low numbers of non-Chinese-background students graduating from secondary schools with proficiency in Chinese language, the Victorian government launched a new Chinese Language, Culture, and Society subject in 20… Show more
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