The status and conceptualisation of cultural knowledge in language-in-education policy for second/foreign language education. This project aims to develop a coherent understanding of approaches to issues of culture and interculturality in languages-in-education planning and policy for the teaching of second/foreign languages in Australia, Europe, North America and Asia. This will involve both a study of the ways in which culturally focused curriculum and content are included in language-in-educa ....The status and conceptualisation of cultural knowledge in language-in-education policy for second/foreign language education. This project aims to develop a coherent understanding of approaches to issues of culture and interculturality in languages-in-education planning and policy for the teaching of second/foreign languages in Australia, Europe, North America and Asia. This will involve both a study of the ways in which culturally focused curriculum and content are included in language-in-education plans and policies, and a study of the ways in which the cultural component of language education is conceptualised in such plans and policies. These studies will provide a basis for examining the consistency of treatment of culture in language-in-education planning and policy.Read moreRead less
Schooling, Globalisation and Refugees in Queensland, Australia. Project outcomes will enhance Australia's capacity to engage with its changing regional, national and global environment and address issues of national security. The project develops an analytical approach and conceptual tools to conduct multileveled policy analysis under new regional and global conditions thereby providing valuable resources to policy-makers at all levels. The project will generate case studies and a website, which ....Schooling, Globalisation and Refugees in Queensland, Australia. Project outcomes will enhance Australia's capacity to engage with its changing regional, national and global environment and address issues of national security. The project develops an analytical approach and conceptual tools to conduct multileveled policy analysis under new regional and global conditions thereby providing valuable resources to policy-makers at all levels. The project will generate case studies and a website, which will improve the capacity of schools, teachers and policy-makers to meet the educational needs of refugee students, to advance the development of inclusive education and the achievement of equal opportunity for all Australian students.Read moreRead less