Assignment Two; EDC1200

Assignment Two; EDC1200By Ellysia Fiedler

Focus; Acceptance of Difference

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Part One; The Issue

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Race Hate Scandal rocks Some of nations mostElite schools.

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Principal Dr Chris Hayes

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Group One;For all of you that think we have let enough foreigners call Australia homeGroup Two;Australia is full Dammit!Group Three;A group for like minded Aussies who believe we have reached our population potential

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Part Two; The issue as Curriculum

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9 Values for Australian SchoolingCare and CompassionCare for Self & OthersDoing Your BestSeek to accomplish something worthy and admirable, try hard, pursue excellenceFair GoPursue and Protect the common good where all people are treated fairly for a just societyFreedomEnjoy all rights and privileges of Australian citizenship free from unnecessary interference or control, and stand up for the rights of othersHonesty and TrustworthinessBe Honest, Sincere and Seek TruthIntegrityAct in accordance with principles of moral and ethical conduct, ensure consistency between words and deedsRespectTreat others with consideration and regard, respect another persons point of viewResponsibilityBe accountable for ones actions, resolve differences in constructive, non-violent and peaceful ways, contribute to society and to civic life, take care of the environmentUnderstanding, Tolerance and InclusionBe aware of others and their cultures, accept diversity within a democratic society, being included and including others

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StrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats

SWOT Analysis

ExternalFactorsInternalFactorsPositiveNegative

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Share in small groups. Then answer: Is it goodthat people stand out in the community for beingvery different or unique? What would happen incommunities if no-one stood out for being differentor unique?Now consider the following questions. (i) Doyou like to stand out in communities, to be very different or unique? (ii) Is it easy to stand out in communities? Share your personal views with a partner.As a whole class, discuss what it means to stand out or be unique in a community. Complete the following table.

Now think about your responses in relation tothe values of tolerance and respect. (i) How arethe values of tolerance and respect necessary indiverse communities? (ii) What happens if people incommunities do not act from tolerance or respect?(iii) What can communities do to make sure thateveryone is tolerated and respected?

Good things about standing out/being uniqueDifficult things about standing out/being uniquePressures on you to conform to be like everyone else

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Conclusion

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ReferencesAustralian Government. (2009) Values Centred Schools; A Guide. Retrieved Jan 8, 2010, from http://www.valuescentredschools.edu.au/default

Baker, R. (2009) Teaching for Intercultural Understanding. Professional Learning Program. Retrieved Jan 8, 2010, from http://www.valueseducation.edu.au

Campbell, J. & Sum, E. (2010) Race hate scandal rocks some of nations most elite schools. Retrieved Jan 6, 2010, from http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au

Queensland Government; Department of Education and Training. (2005) National Values Education Project. Retrieved Jan 9, 2010, from http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/values/

Queensland Government; Department of Education and Training. (2005) National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools. Retrieved Jan 11, 2010, from http://www.valuescentredschools.edu.au/verve/_resources/NationalFramework.pdf

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