❓ Question regarding the WA Department of Education's involvement in the Federal Government's national curriculum initiative, including timelines and budgetary allocations. The answer indicates limited direct involvement at this early stage.
AnsweredQoN 1943Legislative Council
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I refer to the Federal Government’s initiative to introduce a national curriculum, and sensitivities within the teaching community resulting from past experiences of curriculum change, and I ask -
(1) Is the Department of Education facilitating discussions on the development of the curriculum?
(2) If yes to (1), who is involved and how are they chosen?
(3) What is the timeline for introduction of the curriculum into Western Australian schools?
(4) Has a budgetary allocation been made for the development and dissemination of support materials and professional development of teachers?
(5) If yes to (4), how much?
(1) Is the Department of Education facilitating discussions on the development of the curriculum?
(2) If yes to (1), who is involved and how are they chosen?
(3) What is the timeline for introduction of the curriculum into Western Australian schools?
(4) Has a budgetary allocation been made for the development and dissemination of support materials and professional development of teachers?
(5) If yes to (4), how much?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Education
Response time
48 days
(1) No. At this preliminary stage, discussions are principally facilitated by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
(2) Not applicable.
(3) An implementation timeline for Western Australia is under consideration.
(4) The national curriculum has not yet been endorsed by MCEECDYA, therefore no budgetary allocation was made in the current year for the development and dissemination of support materials or professional learning. MCCEECDYA, through its companies, ACARA and Education Services Australia (ESA) will coordinate nationally, the development and dissemination of support materials for jurisdictions.
(5) Not applicable.
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(2) Not applicable.
(3) An implementation timeline for Western Australia is under consideration.
(4) The national curriculum has not yet been endorsed by MCEECDYA, therefore no budgetary allocation was made in the current year for the development and dissemination of support materials or professional learning. MCCEECDYA, through its companies, ACARA and Education Services Australia (ESA) will coordinate nationally, the development and dissemination of support materials for jurisdictions.
(5) Not applicable.
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