❓ Hon Barbara Scott questions the absence of dictation in the Aboriginal Literacy Strategy, suggesting a potential undervaluation by the Minister and Department. The Minister's response highlights the use of more effective modern strategies.
AnsweredQoN 1279Legislative Council
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In respect of the Aboriginal Literacy Strategy -
(1) Why isn’t the teaching and use of dictation mentioned in the Aboriginal Literacy Strategy?
(2) Is this an indication that the Minister and Department of Education and Training place minor significance, on the use of dictation in Aboriginal literacy programs?
(1) Why isn’t the teaching and use of dictation mentioned in the Aboriginal Literacy Strategy?
(2) Is this an indication that the Minister and Department of Education and Training place minor significance, on the use of dictation in Aboriginal literacy programs?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
26 May 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
23 days
(2) Strategies for the teaching of spelling and composition that are more effective than dictation have emerged in recent decades. These strategies, including writing conferences, the use of spelling journals, look-cover-write, analysis of spelling patterns, investigating different text forms and editing skills are widely used.
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