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The EBE Journal
The EBE Journal Issue 1 — 2012 is now available for download. EBE members must first register to obtain their username and password. After logging in EBE members can download the latest issue.
What is the future of the American dollar? and Will the European Monetary Union collapse? Read about these two issues emanating from the Global Financial Crisis in the latest issue of The EBE Journal.
CPA Plan Your Own Enterprise 2012 Competition
CPA Australia has once again teamed up with Business Educators Australasia for the Plan Your Own Enterprise competition. Secondary students studying in Australia or New Zealand are invited to enter the competition by completing a 3,000 word plan on a creative idea for a small business. First prize is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Shanghai for five nights with $500 spending money.
Applications close Wednesday 22 August 2012.
Commonwealth Bank Foundation Teaching Awards
This award recognises teachers who promote financial literacy with $10,000 to invest in their program plus $2,000 as a personal reward. Simply tell us about a money management program that you or a teacher you know currently has in place, or a program you would like to see get started. It's that easy. Teachers can apply themselves or anyone can nominate a teacher that's doing a great job.
Winners will also enjoy a trip to Sydney to meet the other recipients. There are 15 awards to be won. The Commonwealth Foundation Teaching Awards are open to all teachers in Australian schools, K to Yr 12, as well as Australian TAFE Colleges.
Applications close on Friday 25 May 2012.
New Board for 2012
A media release announcing results of the electionof EBE NSW Board of Directors is available here.
2012 Membership
Need to renew your membership for 2012? Do so here. Members will receive regular updates on the progress of the development of the Australian curriculum in Business and Economics.
Commonwealth Bank Foundation professional development grants
The Commonwealth Bank Foundation will award free registration to two teachers to attend the BEA Conference – Informed & prepared for 21st century learning to be held in Sydney on 4 and 5 October 2012. BEA will contribute up to $350 towards the airfare from your nearest capital city.
Further details
NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships 2012
Two scholarships are available for teachers of Economics, Business Studies and Commerce in 2012.
1. Premier's Macquarie Capital Business Studies and Economics Scholarship
One (1) scholarship of $15,000 will be awarded to a teacher in a primary or secondary school or a TAFE NSW Institute. Application package.
2. Premier's First State Super Financial Literacy Scholarship
One (1) scholarship of $15,000 will be awarded to a teacher in a primary or secondary school or a TAFE NSW Institute. Application package.
This is a wonderful opportunity for teachers who are keen to undertake research overseas on an aspect of the curriculum. EBE members are encouraged to apply. One of the recipients from 2011 was EBE Director Liz Criddle.
Applications for the NSW Premier's Teachers Scholarships will close on Friday 4 May 2012. If you would like assistance with your application please contact the Premier's Scholarships Secretariat on (02) 9244 5096 or (02) 9266 8920. The secretariat will also be able to provide assistance in identifying a subject specific critical mentor for you to discuss your application.
Assistance is available to help applicants prepare an application for a Premier's Teacher Scholarship. Teachers can register their interest via My PL@Edu Course Code 151SPS011. This DEC course is registered professional development under the terms of the NSW Institute of Teachers Continuing Professional Development policy. For teachers accredited at Professional Competence, completion of this course will contribute 7 hours towards Institute Registered professional development. This course will address the following Professional Teaching Standards 1.2.2; 6.2.1; 6.2.7; 7.2.4.
National Conference In Sydney October 2012
ACARA have commenced a process to develop Australian Curriculum for Business and Economics. This conference will be a must for teachers of Business education and Economics. Bookmark this event NOW! Further details here.
In-country Study Program for Business Educators
Riding the Iron Rooster of Economic Reform
1 July – 12 July 2012
Developed specifically for business educators, this program enables participants to experience firsthand the economic powerhouse that is modern China. Travelling from Guangzhou, Chinaʼs economic trading window from the Ming to the Qing Dynasty, to Shenzhen, Deng Xiaopingʼs first Special Economic Zone, then on to Shanghai and Beijing, participants will gain insight into the historical and socio-political forces behind Chinaʼs modernisation through visits to key sites, interactions with locals and briefings from experts.
This program will support educators to consider Asia and Australiaʼs Engagement with Asiaʼ cross curriculum priority of the Australian Curriculum. The organising ideas of the priority will be explored throughout the program:
- Asia and its diversity
- Achievement and contributions of the peoples of Asia
- Australia – Asia engagement.
AEF Study Tours Registration Form
Registrations close Friday 11 May 2012
ASX Schools Sharemarket Game — 2012 update
Played by secondary schools in Australia since 1983, the Game is free and runs twice a year. It can be part of a school subject or offered to students as an extra-curricular activity. The Game provides an interactive learning experience to teach financial literacy skills to Years 7-12 students. Reflecting real market conditions, the Game encourages students to:
- develop their knowledge of the sharemarket
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learn how to research companies
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discover the importance of wise investment decisions
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learn how to work in a team
Teacher resources are available, including detailed lesson plans with teacher notes, assignment ideas, worksheets, tutorials, videos and posters. To find out more and check the next Game dates visit www.asx.com.au/schoolinfo. Registration for the first game is open from 9 February 2012.
National Statement on Asia Literacy released
The National Statement on Asia Literacy in Australian Schools 2011-2012 (National Statement) has been provided to the Australian Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs Senior Officials Committee for noting.
Developed by the Asia Education Foundation, the National Statement supports the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians which recognises that the growing influence of India, China and other Asian nations, both globally and in Australia, is a major change in the world that impacts on the future of all young Australians.
The National Statement identifies the broad knowledge, skills and understandings required by all students to achieve Asia literacy in the context of existing policies and practices in teaching and learning and sets out six interlinked areas of action required to achieve Asia literacy and deliver on the intent of the new Australian Curriculum.
Download the Statement, order a hard copy, view video and have your say:
http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/nationalstatement
National Consumer and Financial Literacy Framework
The 'National Consumer and Financial Literacy Framework' has been approved by AEEYSOC. This document is a revised version of the National Consumer and Financial Literacy Framework (the Framework) originally developed in 2005. It articulates a rationale for consumer and financial education in Australian schools; describes essential consumer and financial capabilities that will support lifelong learning; and provides guidance on how consumer and financial education may be structured to support a progression of learning from Foundation–Year 10. Companion resources to this Framework, being developed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), provide further guidance about integrating consumer and financial education into specific learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. These companion resources are available at: www.teaching.financialliteracy.gov.au.