❓ The Minister for Education and Training outlines progress on Aboriginal language education, noting increased student numbers, teacher training, and accredited courses offered through Pilbara TAFE. Aboriginal languages are a priority and recognised in national education statements.
AnsweredQoN 5944Legislative Council
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Will the Minister advise the House what progress has been made in respect of this recommendation?
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Answered
3 April 2008
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
37 days
Aboriginal Languages continue to be on the list of priority languages under the Department of Education and Training's Languages Strategy. There are 21 Aboriginal Languages currently being taught in 61 schools. The number of students learning an Aboriginal language has increased since 2006. The
National Statement for Languages Education in Australian Schools 2005-2008
recognises that Aboriginal Languages have a unique place in Australia's heritage and in its cultural and educational life.
The teaching and learning of Aboriginal languages is also encouraged through adult education. An increasing number of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEOs) and Aboriginal teachers who are also language speakers are undertaking Aboriginal Languages teacher training and graduating as Aboriginal Languages teachers with the knowledge and skills to enable them to plan, teach and assess student outcomes in languages.
Pilbara TAFE, through the Pundulmurra campus, delivers two accredited training courses, Certificate III and IV in Australian Languages and Cultural Heritage.The courses provide educators with the knowledge and skills to enable them to plan, teach and assess student outcomes in languages.
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National Statement for Languages Education in Australian Schools 2005-2008
recognises that Aboriginal Languages have a unique place in Australia's heritage and in its cultural and educational life.
The teaching and learning of Aboriginal languages is also encouraged through adult education. An increasing number of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEOs) and Aboriginal teachers who are also language speakers are undertaking Aboriginal Languages teacher training and graduating as Aboriginal Languages teachers with the knowledge and skills to enable them to plan, teach and assess student outcomes in languages.
Pilbara TAFE, through the Pundulmurra campus, delivers two accredited training courses, Certificate III and IV in Australian Languages and Cultural Heritage.The courses provide educators with the knowledge and skills to enable them to plan, teach and assess student outcomes in languages.
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