WA Parliament QoN regarding the development of Year 11 and 12 courses, including writers, remuneration, and review processes. The Minister provides details on course development and consultation.

AnsweredQoN 1136Legislative Council
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19 August 2003
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Education and Training

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(1) What year 11 and 12 courses are currently being written? (2) Who are the writers of the courses? (3) What remuneration will they receive? (4) What process of review will these courses go through before adoption? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I seek leave to have the answers to (1) and (2) incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
(2) Who are the writers of the courses? (3) What remuneration will they receive? (4) What process of review will these courses go through before adoption? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I seek leave to have the answers to (1) and (2) incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
(3) What remuneration will they receive? (4) What process of review will these courses go through before adoption? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I seek leave to have the answers to (1) and (2) incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
(4) What process of review will these courses go through before adoption? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I seek leave to have the answers to (1) and (2) incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I seek leave to have the answers to (1) and (2) incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I seek leave to have the answers to (1) and (2) incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
I seek leave to have the answers to (1) and (2) incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
The following material was incorporated - (1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
(1)-)(2) Group 1 Aeronautics Mr Nigel Bednall and Ms Tina Dawson Applied Information Technology Dr Paul Newhouse, Ms Helen Lydon and Ms Ann Anderton Career and Enterprise Ms Valerie Gould, Mr John Nelson, Mr Stephen Kitching Chemistry Mr John Clarke Drama Dr Jose Fantasia Engineering Studies Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood English/ESL Mr Rod Quinn Geography Ms Rosemary Cawley and Mr Alan Atkinson LOTE: French Ms Claire Leong Physical Education Studies Dr Ken Alexander, Mr Steve Quartermaine and Mr Peter Whipp These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ (3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
These courses of study are at the preliminary consultation phase. Group 2 Accounting and Finance Mr Chris Durrant and Ms Jill Stapley Automative Engineering and Technology Mr Philip Wainwright and Mr Graeme Gibson Biological Sciences Dr Leon Deleuil and Dr Grady Venville Business Management and Enterprise Ms Jill Stapley and Mr Nicholas Keskinidis Computer Science Ms Sandra Downes, Mr Terry McIntosh and Ms Ann Anderton Economics Mr Greg Parry Food Science and Technology to be confirmed Health Studies Ms Kris Stafford, Mr Sharyn Burns and Ms Fiona Farringdon History: Ancient and Modern Ms Jan Bishop and Ms Heather Tunmore Human Biological Science Mr Terry Newton Materials, Design and Technology Associate Professor John Williams and Mr Shaun Wellbourne-Wood Mathematics Dr Barry Kissane Physics Mr Tony Herbert and Mr George Przywolnil Psychology Ms Dayle Clements and Ms Clare Wilson Religion and Life Mr Shane Negus and Mr Hollis Wilson Visual Arts Ms Rosemary Wallace These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process.
These courses of study are at the first phase of the course development process.
(3) The writers’ contracts are mostly in the range of $8 000 to $12 000 per course of study. This range has been exceeded in four instances when particular issues were involved or research was needed. The largest quotation accepted was $16 000. Writers are supported by the Curriculum Council secretariat, and some writing is undertaken in-house. (4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.
(4) The process for developing and reviewing the courses of study involves consultation with all stakeholders, including teachers from government and non-government schools statewide, academics, other experts and community representatives. The steps in the process that take place over approximately two years are as follows: phase one, course development; phase two, preliminary consultation; phase three, action, research and redrafting; phase four, formal consultation; and phase five, accreditation for distribution to schools.

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