❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on funding, teacher professional development, and staffing increases related to the implementation of 10 new upper school courses in 2003. The response provides specific figures for funding and staffing, and clarifies the scope of professional development.
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(1) How much money has been allocated in 2003 in preparation for the implementation of the 10 new upper school courses? (2) How will the money be spent in the professional development of teachers, the writing of courses, the provision of support materials and travel costs for teachers? (3) On average, how many hours of professional development will each teacher who is involved in the new course receive? (4) Will staff at the Curriculum Council of Western Australia be increased to assist in the planning and implementation of new courses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(2) How will the money be spent in the professional development of teachers, the writing of courses, the provision of support materials and travel costs for teachers? (3) On average, how many hours of professional development will each teacher who is involved in the new course receive? (4) Will staff at the Curriculum Council of Western Australia be increased to assist in the planning and implementation of new courses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(3) On average, how many hours of professional development will each teacher who is involved in the new course receive? (4) Will staff at the Curriculum Council of Western Australia be increased to assist in the planning and implementation of new courses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(4) Will staff at the Curriculum Council of Western Australia be increased to assist in the planning and implementation of new courses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(2) How will the money be spent in the professional development of teachers, the writing of courses, the provision of support materials and travel costs for teachers? (3) On average, how many hours of professional development will each teacher who is involved in the new course receive? (4) Will staff at the Curriculum Council of Western Australia be increased to assist in the planning and implementation of new courses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(3) On average, how many hours of professional development will each teacher who is involved in the new course receive? (4) Will staff at the Curriculum Council of Western Australia be increased to assist in the planning and implementation of new courses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(4) Will staff at the Curriculum Council of Western Australia be increased to assist in the planning and implementation of new courses? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has provided the following response - (1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(1) The total allocation for the implementation of new courses in 2003 is $2 103 500. (2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(2) Teachers involved in the piloting of new courses will collaborate with Curriculum Council officers in preparation for the pilot process. No other professional development is applicable. (3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(3) It is expected that funding for a minimum of 15 hours training in 2003 will be provided for the teachers piloting a course. No other training is applicable. (4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
(4) The Curriculum Council staffing allocated to support the planning and implementation of the new courses has been increased by five full-time equivalents and will increase further in mid 2003.
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