❓ A parliamentary question addresses proposed changes to upper school pilot courses, seeking information on the factors initiating the changes, the timeline for informing schools, and the fairness of the implementation process for new Year 11 and 12 courses. The Minister's response indicates a review is underway by the Curriculum Council, with decisions pending and stakeholder consultation in progress.
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(1) What were the major factors that initiated consideration of changes to the upper school pilot courses organisation? (2) When will schools be made aware of any changes to the planned 2004 and 2005 course organisation? (3) Does the minister consider the implementation process to be fair to all stakeholders that the new year 11 courses should commence in 2007 and year 12 courses should commence in 2008? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(2) When will schools be made aware of any changes to the planned 2004 and 2005 course organisation? (3) Does the minister consider the implementation process to be fair to all stakeholders that the new year 11 courses should commence in 2007 and year 12 courses should commence in 2008? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(3) Does the minister consider the implementation process to be fair to all stakeholders that the new year 11 courses should commence in 2007 and year 12 courses should commence in 2008? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(2) When will schools be made aware of any changes to the planned 2004 and 2005 course organisation? (3) Does the minister consider the implementation process to be fair to all stakeholders that the new year 11 courses should commence in 2007 and year 12 courses should commence in 2008? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(3) Does the minister consider the implementation process to be fair to all stakeholders that the new year 11 courses should commence in 2007 and year 12 courses should commence in 2008? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(1) After-school pilot courses are currently in the process of review by the Curriculum Council. Decisions on the pilot course program have not been finalised. (2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(2) On completion of the review. (3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
(3) The Curriculum Council represents all stakeholders in the process, including the Department of Education and Training, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, teachers, parents, universities, industry and the wider community. Council members are currently consulting with their constituents on possible changes and the minister is awaiting further advice. The minister is confident that this advice will indicate a fair and equitable process for all involved.
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