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| The Art of Governance - Putting the Pieces Together | 8 November 2002 |
What is governance? How do we get good governance? Why is it important? This text provides innovative and interactive ways of introducing the concept of governance to both students and teachers. It analyses the different roles played by civil society, the government, and the private sector, and examines how they can work together to produce a fair, equitable and sustainable society. It examines how corrupt practices, different regime types, and poor institutions affect a nation's capacity for effective governance and highlights the key role played by a strong civil society in ensuring that democratic processes are meaningful and are used to exert appropriate checks and balances on both the government and the private sector. Material is drawn from both local and overseas contexts, is suitable for a wide range of year levels, and is presented in five sections with each section containing background information for teachers, case studies for students, student activities and a list of resources.
The art of governance is the art of finding ways in which all three sectors can work together harmoniously and in which they can recognise the overlap between their areas of interest. Hence, it is inevitable that the study of governance is relevant to a variety of disciplines including Civics and Citizenship, Economics, Australian Studies, Legal Studies, Social Studies, Geography, Development Studies and Community Studies. This text will provide a valuable resource for teachers who wish to ensure that students gain an understanding of the importance of active citizenship, of the interdependence between nations, of the informal and formal mechanisms of government, and of the connection between effective governance and a sustainable society.
| Farmers facing poverty - the success of the San Agustin Farmers: Philippines | 15 October 2002 |
Filipino farming the natural way.
Find out how farmers in one of the poorest villages in the Philippines were helped to help themselves. With Australian aid funding and organized teamwork from the villagers, the San Agustin Farmers Association instigated an agroforestry and livestock program which has been so hugely successful that it is now economically sustainable. This program also has the potential to be replicated in other depressed areas in the Philippines.
| A statement on global education for Australian schools | 30 September 2002 |
A new teacher and professional development resource, produced as part of the Global Education Project, complements the Global Perspectives series of texts. It offers, in clear and accessible language, a practical and philosophical statement of the aims and themes of Global Education as it has developed in Australia. An invaluable resource for teachers seeking to incorporate a global perspective in the curriculum.
- A Statement of Globaleducation for Australian Schools - Junior
- A Statement of Globaleducation for Australian Schools - Primary
- A Statement of Globaleducation for Australian Schools - Secondary
- A Statement of Globaleducation for Australian Schools - Lower Secondary
- A Statement of Globaleducation for Australian Schools - Middle and Upper Secondary
| The international community working to protect the environment The Global Environment Facility | 16 September 2002 |
This case study looks at an international effort that is tackling four of the most critical global environmental issues; biodiversity loss, climate change, ozone depletion and degradation of international waters. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), has funded projects worth $US5.75 billion over the last decade to address these issues. The following case study looks at what GEF is, how it operates, what role Australia plays and provides an example of a GEF initiative towards reducing greenhouse gases in China.
| History in the making: Re-building East Timor - The birth of an independent democratic nation | 4 July 2001 |
In the last few decades, countries all over the world have been making the transition to democracy. Why is this? Research suggests that developing countries that embrace democracy have better human rights records and better development prospects than those that don't. This case study examines why countries such as East Timor are willing to undergo traumatic struggles to secure an independent democratic government. It looks at the principles and values of democracy, and the skills and knowledge people need if they are to become effective democratic citizens.
| Building a Bridge to Improve Living Conditions - My Thuan, Vietnam | 4 June 2001 |
The 1.5km cable-stayed My Thuan Bridge is the largest bridge over the Mekong River in Vietnam. Completed in May 2000 with Australian assistance, it is located in the south of the country. By opening up the Mekong Delta region to the rest of Vietnam, the bridge is expected to significantly improve living conditions both locally and nationally. This case study explores the impact of the bridge on living conditions in terms of transport, the economy, society and the environment.
| What's Recent At GlobalEd? | Nov 1999 to May 2001 |
- 'Far from home' (primary version)
- 'Rebuilding shattered lives' (secondary version)
Responses to deforestation
- Find out more about the posters and how to obtain copies
- For the primary school water and development case studies
- For the secondary school water and development case studies
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Young Australians Sharing Skills with our Asia Pacific Neighbours
- find out more about the primary video
- find out more about the secondary video.
- view a wide range of resources on landmines.
- Read the secondary school case study and to get a glimpse of what life is like for a 15-year-old boy in Malawi for whom coping with AIDS is already the major focus in his life..
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