❓ Question regarding specific training for teachers posted to regional WA schools to understand and deal with Aboriginal culture. The Minister's response outlines existing support structures and university course options, but doesn't confirm specific in-depth training.
AnsweredQoN 1021Legislative Council
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(1) Will the minister please advise whether, prior to being posted to regional schools in Western Australia, teachers undertake any practical, in-depth training to equip them to understand and deal with Aboriginal culture? (2) If so, what does the specific training entail? (3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
(2) If so, what does the specific training entail? (3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
(3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
(1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
(2) If so, what does the specific training entail? (3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
(3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
(1)-(3) The Department of Education and Training provides decentralised cultural support and advice for teachers through managers, Aboriginal education, and coordinators of Aboriginal education at district offices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island education officers provide support and advice to teachers at the school level. Western Australian universities provide core or elective units in Aboriginal education and/or multicultural studies in their teacher training courses.
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