ABOUT DAN
Established in 2002, Dialogue Australasia Network (DAN) is an exciting and important initiative arising from a commitment to develop Values, Philosophy & Religious Studies with intellectual rigour and contemporary relevance in Australasian schools.
We have over 400 members from Independent, Catholic and Government schools and Educational Bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
DAN’s PURPOSE is to help young people become more fully human by nuturing and promoting the development of a broad-based academic approach to the teaching of Values, Philosophy & Religious Studies.
DAN’s VISION is to be a vibrant organisation that brings together educators who have a shared sense of the importance of our purpose, and a willingess to work together to achieve its objectives.
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A FIVE STRANDS APPROACH
DAN promotes a Five Strands approach to form the base for each school’s RAVE Curriculum from Prep – Yr 12 covering five essential areas:
- Biblical Strand: Culture and Tradition
- World Religions Strand: Understanding and Tolerance
- Philosophy of Religion Strand: Humanity and Divinity
- Values Strand: Theoretical and Applied Ethics
- Affective Strand: Silence and Stillness
Every school is encouraged to develop these strands according to their specific curriculum aims, traditions, ethos and strengths. Read more …
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MEMBERSHIP OF DAN
Membership of DAN is open to any individual, school or organisation committed to furthering the aims of the network.
DAN supports its members through:
- Dialogue Australasia Journal (twice yearly)
- Website with access to online Teaching Resources, Forum and Blog
- Professional Development Opportunities including Workshops & a bi-annual Conference
- Regular e-Newsletters and Updates
- A network of like-minded colleagues throughout Australia and New Zealand
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TEACHING RESOURCES
Check out our range of online resources including curriculum outlines, schemes of work and detailed lesson plans.
The 5 Strands Beginners Curriculum is offered as one possible way into teaching RAVE for new and non-specialist teachers.
Yr 9 Matrix Course (July 2009)
Dr Nicholas Coleman, Wesley College, Victoria
