Action description:
Research, tools and strategies to boost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages education. The development of support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language teachers and the teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages to boost the long-term uptake of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australian school classrooms, through
- research into best-practice implementation of the Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages;
- development of resources to promote best-practice implementation of the Framework; and
- development of a culturally appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language education workforce strategy.
Outcome:
Outcome 05
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
At or above National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) minimum standards in reading, writing and numeracy for Years 3 and 5 and 7 and 9, Rates of highest education and training level completed (for those not completing Year 12 or equivalent)
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Education
Resourcing:
$0.6 million
Delivery timeframe:
To be completed by 2023
Agency:
Department of Education