❓ A parliamentary question addresses the availability of mathematics specialists in middle schools and provisions for non-specialist teachers, along with enrolment projections for the new Kinross College. The Minister assures that principals can request specialist teachers and the department will recruit as needed, providing enrolment estimates for the college.
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(1) In the minister’s support for middle-schooling practices, can he guarantee that each team of teachers has an experienced mathematics specialist capable of leading the team of teachers? (2) If, due to shortages, a mathematics specialist is not available, what provisions will be made to ensure the competency of non-specialist teachers teaching mathematics? (3) At the proposed Kinross college, how many students are expected to be in the particular school years on opening, and what is the expected total enrolment when the school is fully functioning? Hon G.T. GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(2) If, due to shortages, a mathematics specialist is not available, what provisions will be made to ensure the competency of non-specialist teachers teaching mathematics? (3) At the proposed Kinross college, how many students are expected to be in the particular school years on opening, and what is the expected total enrolment when the school is fully functioning? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(3) At the proposed Kinross college, how many students are expected to be in the particular school years on opening, and what is the expected total enrolment when the school is fully functioning? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(2) If, due to shortages, a mathematics specialist is not available, what provisions will be made to ensure the competency of non-specialist teachers teaching mathematics? (3) At the proposed Kinross college, how many students are expected to be in the particular school years on opening, and what is the expected total enrolment when the school is fully functioning? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(3) At the proposed Kinross college, how many students are expected to be in the particular school years on opening, and what is the expected total enrolment when the school is fully functioning? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(1) School principals are currently responsible for determining the teaching profile of their school in terms of learning-area expertise. If the principal of the school requests the provision of specialist mathematics teachers, the Department of Education is confident that each team of teachers in a middle-school environment will include a qualified mathematics specialist teacher. At present, there are sufficient specialist mathematics teachers to cater for the needs of all secondary students. (2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(2) In the event that a specialist mathematics teacher is not immediately available, the Department of Education will advertise as widely as necessary to recruit teachers with appropriate qualifications. Principals also ensure continuity in all educational programs offered to students. (3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
(3) It is expected that Kinross college will open in 2002 with approximately 100 students in year 6 and 120 students in year 7. When fully functioning, it is anticipated that Kinross college will enrol approximately 800 students.
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