I refer to the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) Annual Report 2010-11, Page 15, and I ask: (a) has the Minister investigated ways to attract and retain males into the teaching profession

AnsweredQoN 6367Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 October 2011
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Education

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I refer to the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) Annual Report 2010-11, Page 15, and I ask:
(a) has the Minister investigated ways to attract and retain males into the teaching profession and if not why not;
(b) if the Minister has undertaken such an investigation, what were the results and what action is or will be taken as a result of those investigations; and
(c) will the Minister table any documented results of her investigations into this matter and if not why not?

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Answered
22 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
33 days
(a) The Department of Education promotes the teaching profession as a career choice for both males and females. The Department is conscious of the importance of attracting and retaining males as teachers and ensures that male teachers are featured in various marketing and promotional campaigns.
(b)-(c) Not applicable.
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