❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the Earth and Environmental Science course for years 11 and 12. The Minister's response to part (3) is deemed unsatisfactory, and she offers additional information, which the questioner rejects.
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OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION - COURSES OF STUDY
In light of the recent modifications to the courses for years 11 and 12 - (1) Will the earth and environmental science course proceed in full in 2007 or will it be delayed? (2) When will teachers and other stakeholders be notified of the status of this course? (3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
In light of the recent modifications to the courses for years 11 and 12 - (1) Will the earth and environmental science course proceed in full in 2007 or will it be delayed? (2) When will teachers and other stakeholders be notified of the status of this course? (3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
(1) Will the earth and environmental science course proceed in full in 2007 or will it be delayed? (2) When will teachers and other stakeholders be notified of the status of this course? (3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
(2) When will teachers and other stakeholders be notified of the status of this course? (3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
(3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
(1) Will the earth and environmental science course proceed in full in 2007 or will it be delayed? (2) When will teachers and other stakeholders be notified of the status of this course? (3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
(2) When will teachers and other stakeholders be notified of the status of this course? (3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
(3) Why has the minister not met with representatives of Earth Science Western Australia to discuss their involvement and financial commitment of more than $300 000 towards the implementation of the earth and environmental science course, despite numerous requests for a meeting? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
I have just had a close look at the answer to part (3) of the question and I am not satisfied with it. However, I will provide the answer and give the member an undertaking to provide him with some additional information. Is the member happy with that? Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
Hon Barry House : No, not really. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All right.
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