Comparative Analysis of Planning with Community Resources Across Learning Areas in the Australian Curriculum: Impacts, Strategies, and Challenges

Shaoru Annie  Zeng; Sun Yee Yip; Grace Xuecong Ji; Yaqing Hou; Hongzhi Zhang; Philip Wing Keung Chan; Zane Diamond; Geraldine Burke

doi:10.70830/iejcp.2302.20347

Comparative Analysis of Planning with Community Resources Across Learning Areas in the Australian Curriculum: Impacts, Strategies, and Challenges

Authors

Shaoru Annie Zeng Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8884-0968
Sun Yee Yip Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1234-2473
Grace Xuecong Ji Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3842-1234
Yaqing Hou Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6994-9475
Hongzhi Zhang Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5234-461X
Philip Wing Keung Chan Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1605-1665
Zane Diamond Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3169-3885
Geraldine Burke Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4995-2814

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https://doi.org/10.70830/iejcp.2302.20347

Abstract

This study analyses how community resources are integrated into four areas of the Australian Curriculum: Languages (Chinese), The Arts (Visual Arts), Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics and Business). It examines four case studies to compare the use of rural resources and local partnerships in achieving educational goals and fostering sustainable practices of teaching the Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia (AAEA) Cross-Curriculum Priority in the Australian Curriculum. Using a dimensional comparative framework, the study evaluates community resources, engagement strategies, educational objectives, and impacts on lesson planning. Findings indicate that effective community engagement enriches educational experiences by enhancing linguistic skills, creative expression, scientific inquiry, and economic understanding. The study highlights the benefits of adapting educational strategies to local contexts and notes that such integrations support educational quality and sustainability. It concludes that leveraging diverse community resources is essential for improving educational outcomes and promoting sustainability across disciplines.

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Published

2024-11-26

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 2 (2024): Special Issue: OCIES Conference 2023

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General Refereed Papers

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