14.+China's+Political+System

=China's Political System=

articles and websites
It is important for 21st Century learners to has a deep understanding the political systems of other countries, especially ones that are seen to be very different from Australia's. This article and website will help teachers explain the Chinese Communist political system and will assist with dispelling some of the misconceptions and prejudices about communism and political systems other than the western democratic system.

Once students have a clear understanding of China's political system they can make comparisons to Australia's political system and then look at other countries and their political systems.

An article "Understanding China's Political System" explains China's political system:
influence and sometimes determine policy. Three other main actors co-exist with the Party at the top of China’s political system...
 * Extract:** Opaque and shrouded in secrecy, China’s political system and decision-making processes are mysteries to many Westerners. At one level, China is a one-party state that has been ruled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since 1949. But rather than being rigidly hierarchical and authoritarian, which is often the assumption, political power in China now is diffuse, complex, and at times highly competitive. Despite its grip on power, the Party and its senior leaders (the Politburo and its Standing Committee) are not always able to dictate policy decisions as they once did. Instead, present-day China’s political process is infused with other political actors that

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An Website which give information about, and the history of, China's political system:
To link to a website that is all about China's Political System click onto the link below: [|China's Political System]

To link to a website called An Illustrated History of the Communist Party of China click onto the link below: [|An Illustrated History of the Communist Party of China]

Age & Stage Appropriate:
Learning about China's political system and comparing it to Australia's political system is most appropriate and beneficial to students in upper primary school (high school aged students would also benefit) who already have an understanding of Australia's political system.


 * === Curriculum Documentation – Every Chance to Learn Outcomes === ||
 * ** ELA 1 ** : Uses a range of strategies to think and learn || / || ** ELA 10 ** : Writes effectively ||  || ** ELA 19: ** Understands and applies scientific knowledge ||   ||
 * ** ELA 2 ** : Understands and applies the inquiry process || / || ** ELA 11 ** : Critically interprets and creates texts || / || ** ELA 20: ** Acts for an environmentally sustainable future ||  ||
 * ** ELA 3 ** : Makes considered decisions ||  || ** ELA 12 ** : Takes action to promote health ||   || ** ELA 21 ** : Understands about Australia and Australians ||   ||
 * ** ELA 4 ** : Acts with integrity and regard for others ||  || ** ELA 13: ** Is physically skilled and active ||   || ** ELA 22: ** Understands and values what it means to be a citizen within a democracy || X ||
 * ELA 5: Contributes to group effectiveness ||  || ** ELA 14: ** Manages self and relationships ||   || ** ELA 23 ** : Understands world issues and events || X ||
 * ** ELA 6 ** : Uses Information and Communication Technologies effectively ||  || ** ELA 15: ** Communicates with intercultural understanding ||   || ** ELA 24: ** Makes informed choices about money and finance ||   ||
 * ** ELA 7 ** : Creates, presents and appreciates artistic works ||  || ** ELA 16: ** Understands and applies number ||   || ** ELA 25 ** : Designs, makes and appraises using technology ||   ||
 * ** ELA 8 ** : Listens and speaks with purpose and effect || X || ** ELA 17: ** Chooses and uses measures ||  ||   ||   ||
 * ** ELA 9 ** : Reads effectively || / || ** ELA 18: ** Recognises and represents patterns and relationships ||  ||   ||   ||


 * === Quality Teaching Model === ||
 * **Intellectual Quality** |||| **Significance** |||| **Quality Learning Environment** ||
 * Deep Knowledge || X || Background Knowledge || X || Explicit Quality Criteria ||  ||
 * Deep Understanding ||  || Cultural Knowledge ||   || Engagement || X ||
 * Problematic Knowledge ||  || Knowledge Integration ||   || High Expectations ||   ||
 * Higher-order Thinking || X || Inclusivity || X || Social Support || X ||
 * Metalanguage ||  || Connectedness ||   || Student’s self-regulation || X ||
 * Substantive Communication || X || Narrative || X || Student Direction ||  ||

X || Aural || Kinaesthetic || Real World Connections X ||
 * === 21st Century Learners === ||
 * Visual

=== ﻿Teaching Strategies / Suggestions﻿ ===
 * Students can go on an excursion to the Chinese Embassy and/or a representative of the Chinese Embassy can come to the school and talk to the class about the Chinese political system and how it is like and unlike Australia's
 * Students can research and write a journal entry, newspaper article, political cartoon, short story, rap song etc. about a Chinese political figure and/or event from history or current times
 * Students can research the History of the Communist Party in China and use the photos found on the website "An Illustrated History of the Communist Party in China" to create a time line either on a poster, or in a digitalbook or PowerPoint presentation.
 * Students can watch a video about the history of communism and/or China's political system and demonstrate their learning by writing a journal entry, newspaper article, political cartoon, short story, rap song etc. about the benefits of communism
 * Students can have a debate about the pros and cons of communism.
 * Students can build a model, make a collage, draw pictures etc. of China's Parliament House and Australia's Parliament House and compare and contrast
 * Students can use the internet and other information technologies to research more about not only China's political system but also things that interest the students about China, for example China's lifestyle, films, art, cuisine etc. Student's can present their learning in different ways: i.e. use photos and make a digital book or PowerPoint presentation, poster/collage, cook food, make a model, write a poem, write a short story, do a Chinese dance to traditional music etc.
 * Students can participate in a Chinese parliamentary role-plays in the classroom with pre-written scripts (teacher assist with writing the script after research and advise from the Chinese Embassy)
 * The teacher can instigate a Parliamentary Club in their class (or combined with all upper primary students) that students can participate in to gain a deeper understanding of the parliamentary process. Some students may choose to form a Communist Party