Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang, Malaysia

27-30 September 1999

Implementing the Inclusive Curriculum

Dr Evelyn Johnson

Director of Research, Learning and Professional Development, Methodist Ladies College, Kew, Victoria, Australia

Abstract

Globalization has many implications within education. How does the need to internationalize the curriculum in the context of globalization affect the responsibilities of the classroom teacher? In particular how does an inclusive curriculum develop in a school which has received international acclamation for its exemplary practice in learning with new technologies?

This question will be explored through a case-study of a school where staff instigated a change process related to the internationalization of the curriculum. Through this process staff engaged with understandings of cultural difference. The paper describes this change process and presents an anlysis of some aspects.

In this way the paper seeks to specifically address the second conference theme of 'Worlds of Learning- Globalisation and Multicultural Education' but within a schooling context with an international reputation for implementing the third conference theme of 'Technologies of Learning- Learning Through and About the New Information Technologies'.

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Methodist Ladies' College has an international reputation for educational excellence, innovation and empowering young women. Located in Melbourne, MLC is a day and boarding school for 2230 students from Pre-school to Year 12.