❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the employment, placement, and supervision of student-teacher interns in Western Australian Government schools during Semester 2 and Term 4 of 2000. The Minister provides details on the number of interns, their school placements, and the support mechanisms in place.
AnsweredQoN 781Legislative Assembly
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781. Mr CARPENTER to the Minister for Education:
(1) How many student-teacher interns are currently employed in Western Australian Government schools?
(2) In which schools are the interns currently placed?
(3) What formal supervision is provided for each of the interns?
(4) Are all interns supervised under these provisions, and if not, why not?
(1) How many student-teacher interns are currently employed in Western Australian Government schools?
(2) In which schools are the interns currently placed?
(3) What formal supervision is provided for each of the interns?
(4) Are all interns supervised under these provisions, and if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
23 November 2000
Response time
44 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) 32 interns from Edith Cowan University were appointed for Semester 2, 2000. The internship is a formal unit forming part of the Bachelor of Education program requirements. A further 16 students from the University of Western Australia were appointed for Term 4, 2000 as part of a trial internship initiated by the university.
(2) Interns from Edith Cowan University are placed as follows:
SCHOOL AREA
Avondale PS Primary
Esperance Senior High School Business/Computing
South Kalgoorlie Primary School Primary
Pinjarra/Mt Lawley Senior High Schools Mathematics
Toodyay Primary School Primary
Wongan Hills Primary School Primary
Paraburdoo District High School Primary
Koondoola Primary School Primary
Geraldton Secondary College Physical Education
Geraldton Secondary College Studies of Society and Environment
South Hedland Primary School Primary
Mt Lawley Senior High School Home Economics
Carnarvon Senior High School Phys Ed
Yanchep District High School Physical Education/Studies of Society and Environment
Pinjarra Senior High School Design and Technology
Safety Bay Senior High School Library Studies
Mt Magnet District High School Primary
Allendale Primary School Primary
Kellerberrin District High School Primary
Boddington Primary School Primary
Katanning Senior High School English
Dampier Primary School Primary
Bunbury Senior High School Home Economics
Lymburner Primary School Primary
Westminster Primary School Primary
Eastern Goldfields Senior High School Home Economics
Merredin Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment
Manjimup Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment
Rockingham Senior High School Mathematics/Physical Education
Leonora Primary School Primary
Clarkson Community College Home Economics
West Northam Primary School Primary
Interns from the University of Western Australia participating in the trial are as follows:
Darkan District High School Science
Safety Bay Senior High school Library
Midlands District Office Psychologist
Manjimup Education Support Centre Education Support
Mandurah Senior High School Education Support Centre Education Support X 2
Geraldton Secondary college Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Gosnells Secondary College Studies of Society and Environment
Hedland Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Katanning Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Rockingham Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education
Kwinana Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Lynwood Senior High School LOTE
Thornlie Senior High School LOTE
Australind Senior High School LOTE
Clarkson Senior High School LOTE
Lymburner Primary School LOTE
(3-4) Only the most capable students are selected for the internship program, and to reflect their level of training, they are paid at the same level as three year trained teachers.
As the interns have completed all of their teaching practice requirements, they are not actively supervised in the classroom. However, they are strongly supported by their university and the schools in which they are employed.
Each intern from Edith Cowan University will receive a visit from a university supervisor during the period of the internship. The visit is to obtain feedback, provide advice and assistance and liaise with the school.
Additionally, there is a coordinator for the program who monitors the interns' progress through a web-site and e-mail. All interns are able to communicate with the coordinator and other interns via this site. Regular telephone or e-mail contact is made with students who request assistance.
The University of Western Australia is providing support for its interns on a needs basis. These interns commenced teaching in October and have few university commitments or assessments remaining.
Schools hosting interns have agreed to provide support and assistance as required. Most have initiated a mentoring system by paring interns with experienced teachers.
Participating schools, the universities and the interns themselves have indicated a high level of satisfaction with the internship program and the in situ support they are receiving.
(1) 32 interns from Edith Cowan University were appointed for Semester 2, 2000. The internship is a formal unit forming part of the Bachelor of Education program requirements. A further 16 students from the University of Western Australia were appointed for Term 4, 2000 as part of a trial internship initiated by the university.
(2) Interns from Edith Cowan University are placed as follows:
SCHOOL AREA
Avondale PS Primary
Esperance Senior High School Business/Computing
South Kalgoorlie Primary School Primary
Pinjarra/Mt Lawley Senior High Schools Mathematics
Toodyay Primary School Primary
Wongan Hills Primary School Primary
Paraburdoo District High School Primary
Koondoola Primary School Primary
Geraldton Secondary College Physical Education
Geraldton Secondary College Studies of Society and Environment
South Hedland Primary School Primary
Mt Lawley Senior High School Home Economics
Carnarvon Senior High School Phys Ed
Yanchep District High School Physical Education/Studies of Society and Environment
Pinjarra Senior High School Design and Technology
Safety Bay Senior High School Library Studies
Mt Magnet District High School Primary
Allendale Primary School Primary
Kellerberrin District High School Primary
Boddington Primary School Primary
Katanning Senior High School English
Dampier Primary School Primary
Bunbury Senior High School Home Economics
Lymburner Primary School Primary
Westminster Primary School Primary
Eastern Goldfields Senior High School Home Economics
Merredin Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment
Manjimup Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment
Rockingham Senior High School Mathematics/Physical Education
Leonora Primary School Primary
Clarkson Community College Home Economics
West Northam Primary School Primary
Interns from the University of Western Australia participating in the trial are as follows:
Darkan District High School Science
Safety Bay Senior High school Library
Midlands District Office Psychologist
Manjimup Education Support Centre Education Support
Mandurah Senior High School Education Support Centre Education Support X 2
Geraldton Secondary college Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Gosnells Secondary College Studies of Society and Environment
Hedland Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Katanning Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Rockingham Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education
Kwinana Senior High School Studies of Society and Environment/Physical Education X2
Lynwood Senior High School LOTE
Thornlie Senior High School LOTE
Australind Senior High School LOTE
Clarkson Senior High School LOTE
Lymburner Primary School LOTE
(3-4) Only the most capable students are selected for the internship program, and to reflect their level of training, they are paid at the same level as three year trained teachers.
As the interns have completed all of their teaching practice requirements, they are not actively supervised in the classroom. However, they are strongly supported by their university and the schools in which they are employed.
Each intern from Edith Cowan University will receive a visit from a university supervisor during the period of the internship. The visit is to obtain feedback, provide advice and assistance and liaise with the school.
Additionally, there is a coordinator for the program who monitors the interns' progress through a web-site and e-mail. All interns are able to communicate with the coordinator and other interns via this site. Regular telephone or e-mail contact is made with students who request assistance.
The University of Western Australia is providing support for its interns on a needs basis. These interns commenced teaching in October and have few university commitments or assessments remaining.
Schools hosting interns have agreed to provide support and assistance as required. Most have initiated a mentoring system by paring interns with experienced teachers.
Participating schools, the universities and the interns themselves have indicated a high level of satisfaction with the internship program and the in situ support they are receiving.
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