❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the recruitment of specialist literacy and numeracy teachers, specifically regarding numeracy focus, criteria, target school years, and employment numbers since February 2001. The Minister for Education provides answers outlining the program's scope and implementation.
AnsweredQoN 174Legislative Council
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I refer to the recruitment of 200 specialised literacy and numeracy teachers. (1) What proportion will be specifically for numeracy? (2) What minimum criteria, in terms of qualifications and experience, will be used to classify these teachers as numeracy experts? (3) What school years will be targeted in this program? (4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(1) What proportion will be specifically for numeracy? (2) What minimum criteria, in terms of qualifications and experience, will be used to classify these teachers as numeracy experts? (3) What school years will be targeted in this program? (4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(2) What minimum criteria, in terms of qualifications and experience, will be used to classify these teachers as numeracy experts? (3) What school years will be targeted in this program? (4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(3) What school years will be targeted in this program? (4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(1) What proportion will be specifically for numeracy? (2) What minimum criteria, in terms of qualifications and experience, will be used to classify these teachers as numeracy experts? (3) What school years will be targeted in this program? (4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(2) What minimum criteria, in terms of qualifications and experience, will be used to classify these teachers as numeracy experts? (3) What school years will be targeted in this program? (4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(3) What school years will be targeted in this program? (4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(4) How many numeracy experts have been employed since 10 February 2001? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(1) Half of the 200 specialist literacy and numeracy teachers will be used specifically to teach numeracy. (2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(2) Specialists will be qualified primary teachers who demonstrate - (a) a high level of competence in classroom teaching and in monitoring intended learning outcomes in literacy or numeracy; (b) understanding of outcomes-focused education; (c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(c) commitment to principles of inclusivity as they relate to literacy and numeracy education; and (d) interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. (3) The early years of schooling - years K to 3 - are targeted in this program. However, the Getting It Right strategy will eventually extend beyond those years. (4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
(4) In semester 2, 25 specialist numeracy teachers will be comprehensively trained in preparation for implementation of the program at the commencement of the 2002 school year.
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