Asian Education Teachers Association (Aust) Inc.
Mission Statement
AETA, a voluntary non- profit organisation, dedicates itself in this Mission Statement to endeavour to:
(1) promote Asian Studies in Australian schools whether as a separate discipline, or as part of studies in other disciplines;
(2) publish a journal dedicated to providing 
appropriate input about Asia to school teachers, as well as being a forum for the dissemination of ideas for improving Asian Studies in Australian Schools;
appropriate input about Asia to school teachers, as well as being a forum for the dissemination of ideas for improving Asian Studies in Australian Schools;(3) publish resources which can be helpful in teaching about Asia in Australian schools;
(4) promote and/or participate in conferences, seminars, or other discussions which are aimed at promoting Asian Studies or enhancing their quality;
(5) make representations to governmental or other bodies regarding Asian Studies courses or their content in school curricula;
(6) make representations to tertiary institutions regarding Asian Studies in tertiary courses, particularly for teacher education;
(7) disseminate news about this Association's activities and its views about Asian Studies education through the media and through specialist newsletter and journals.
This page was last updated: 4/5/2008
Students love learning about Asia Teachers love teaching about AsiaThe Asia Education Teachers’ Association (AETA) is run by teachers for teachers interested in promoting the inclusion of an Asian perspective in teaching. It is a voluntary, not for profit organization that supports teachers in each sector K-12.
The Association supports teachers by
1. Publishing a teaching resource (in journal form) four times per year. This resource is full of practical ideas and activities, examples of programmed units of work and background information for teachers. Secondary and primary areas are targeted in each quarterly issue. The focus of each journal varies and examples include Environments, Asian Communities in Australia, Human Rights and Global Connections. English, Creative Arts and HSIE/SOSE are the focus areas of learning addressed.
Publishing a teaching resource (in journal form) four times per year. This resource is full of practical ideas and activities, examples of programmed units of work and background information for teachers. Secondary and primary areas are targeted in each quarterly issue. The focus of each journal varies and examples include Environments, Asian Communities in Australia, Human Rights and Global Connections. English, Creative Arts and HSIE/SOSE are the focus areas of learning addressed.2.Organizing conferences at both country and city venues. The Nan Tien Temple at Wollongong and the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra are popular locations.
Organizing conferences at both country and city venues. The Nan Tien Temple at Wollongong and the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra are popular locations.3.Facilitating overseas trips to Cambodia, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Borneo and China.
Facilitating overseas trips to Cambodia, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Borneo and China.4.Providing a variety of professional learning opportunities including site and community visits and information sessions on different religions
Providing a variety of professional learning opportunities including site and community visits and information sessions on different religions5.Working collaboratively with other Professional Teacher Associations to organize events
Working collaboratively with other Professional Teacher Associations to organize events6.Producing a newsletter, EducAsian Matters, twice a year. The newsletter includes book reviews, recommended websites and resources, information about future events and teaching tips.
Producing a newsletter, EducAsian Matters, twice a year. The newsletter includes book reviews, recommended websites and resources, information about future events and teaching tips.Membership of the Association provides opportunities for you to
*Meet and mix with teachers of like-minded commitment and interest
*Share resources, strategies and units of work, K-12
*Tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise about the Asia region
*Broaden understandings of the possibilities provided by syllabuses for the inclusion of an Asian
Perspective
*Contribute to the teaching resource (journal) and newsletter
*Travel overseas as a tour facilitator or participant
*Present at workshops and conferences
*Participate in all professional development opportunities offered
*Work with teachers from different levels of education
*Lobby for the provision of subjects in our curriculum to have an Asian focus
*Contribute to the management and organization of the Association in a variety of ways e.g. taking on an
Executive role, assisting with mail-outs
*Build rewarding relationships with a variety of organizations
*Keep your interest and excitement in teaching alive and
*Meet great people!
If you would like to know more about the Asia Education Teachers’ Association visit our web-site
www.aaeta.comPrepare our students for their future by providing learning opportunities that engage them with Asia
.2008 Conference
Nan Tien Temple Wollongong
Friday 30 May 7pm
Saturday 31 May
