Working for a better world - the role of Australian foreign aid Case Study Student Activities Teacher's Notes Overview This case study outlines the Australian Government's overseas aid program which aims to assist developing countries in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development. It explains why we have an aid program, where and how it is delivered, what types of assistance we provide and the benefits to developing countries and Australia. Level Middle to Upper secondary Curriculum Links Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Economics Unit 2 (Year 11) Australia and the Global Economy - Area of Study 3 - Other Economies - Global distribution of Income and Wealth - the Role of Australian Aid. Victorian Curriculum Standards Framework (CSF) II - Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE). Goals - Civics and Citizenship, environmental awareness, global understandings, the economy and economic literacy. Skills - Communication, investigation and information technologies Level 6 (Years 9 and 10) Strand - Economy and Society in particular Outcome 6.1 - Describe the management of the Australian economy in an international context. National curriculum SOSE (learning area), Resources (concept strand) - Use of Resources (concept strand organiser), investigation, communication and participation (process strand). Objectives On completion of the case study, students should be able to: Define economic terminology associated with foreign aid Distinguish between bilateral and multilateral aid programs Describe ways the Australian Government's overseas aid program is used to assist developing economies Explain reasons why Australia has an aid program Appreciate reasons why Australia provides foreign aid Interpret and evaluate data in relation to the dimensions, focus, composition and direction of Australia's overseas aid. Preparation Copy of case study and student activities. Access to computer, internet and powerpoint. Access to Economics textbook and/or Economics dictionary. Procedure The student activities have been designed to: Link to students' experience eg. brainstorm and PNQ chart task Provide a balance of abstract and concrete learning experiences eg. the scenario task and case study task respectively Allow room for student decision-making eg. drawing up a series of questions for the guest speaker Provide opportunities to work with peers eg. powerpoint task Provide opportunities for oral presentation eg. powerpoint task Use IT eg. researching on the Internet Provide opportunities for responsibility and independent learning eg. investigation. Resources Aid Budget Summary 2000-2001 AusAID Annual Report 1998-99 AusAID Corporate Plan 1998-2000 Better Aid for a Better Future Eighth Annual Statement to Parliament on Australia's Aid Program One Clear Objective - Poverty Reduction through Sustainable Development Video - AusAID works for a better world These are available from: Canberra Mailing PO Box 650 Fyshwick ACT 2609 Ph. 02 6269 1230 Fax. 02 6269 1229 Email. books@ausaid.gov.au Websites Australian Council for Overseas Aid (ACFOA) http://www.acfoa.asn.au/ Asian Development Bank (ADB) http://www.asiadevbank.org International Monetary Fund (IMF) http://www.imf.org United Nations (UN) http://www.un.org World Bank http://www.worldbank.org World Health Organisation http://www.who.org World Trade Organisation http://www.wto.org * Further information and resources can be obtained from the Professional Development Providers. Top © Commonwealth of Australia