❓ Mr. Wyatt questions the decommissioning of the Curriculum Materials Information Services website and its impact on teachers and school libraries, particularly regarding the availability of resources and support. The Minister responds by clarifying the content migration, denying responsibility for staffing decisions, and assuring website updates.
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I refer to the Department of Education’s decision to decommission the Curriculum Materials Information Services website, and ask:
(a) will the Minister guarantee that all information, including lesson plans, Children’s Book Week themed activities, book reviews and other material will be migrated to the Department of Education’s Curriculum Support website and if not, why not;
(b) given the trend to replace teacher librarians with lesser-trained library assistants, why has the Minister removed such a crucial support to school libraries at a time when it is most needed; and
(c) will the Curriculum Support website be updated frequently and in time to provide up to date ideas and activities so that teachers can take advantage of special events, like Aussie Authors Month and Children’s Book Week and if not, why not?
(a) will the Minister guarantee that all information, including lesson plans, Children’s Book Week themed activities, book reviews and other material will be migrated to the Department of Education’s Curriculum Support website and if not, why not;
(b) given the trend to replace teacher librarians with lesser-trained library assistants, why has the Minister removed such a crucial support to school libraries at a time when it is most needed; and
(c) will the Curriculum Support website be updated frequently and in time to provide up to date ideas and activities so that teachers can take advantage of special events, like Aussie Authors Month and Children’s Book Week and if not, why not?
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Answered
18 October 2011
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
48 days
(a) I am advised that content including lesson plans, learning activities and Children's Book Week themed activities is being consolidated into the Department's websites. Consideration is being given to the most appropriate way to include book reviews and other material.
(b) The Member is incorrect. Decisions on which support staff are needed by a school are made at the local school level and not by the Minister.
(c) I am advised that the K-12 Resources website is updated frequently and can include items including themes or events, responsive to the needs of teachers and schools.
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(b) The Member is incorrect. Decisions on which support staff are needed by a school are made at the local school level and not by the Minister.
(c) I am advised that the K-12 Resources website is updated frequently and can include items including themes or events, responsive to the needs of teachers and schools.
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