Strong words from MLA Gerry McCarthy in response to the NT Government wanting to cut Indigenous language and ESL support positions from in the education department “Concerned parents and teachers have contacted me about the loss of Indigen...ous Language and Culture support positions in Barkly schools,” Mr McCarthy said. “The Indigenous Language and Culture (ILC) positions include Indigenous Language Officers, Language Resource Officers and other positions that are vital to support students and teachers. The ILC programs are important cultural maintenance programs that are valued and respected by families and elders and help address poor school attendance and enrolment. This Government should be supporting programs that encourage students to learn and teachers to teach. I call on the CLP’s bush members to educate the Education Minister about the importance of these language support roles. “I assume Alison Anderson, Bess Price, Francis Xavier and Larissa Lee support the strengthening and maintenance of Indigenous language and culture in our schools. They are all strong language speakers themselves who take pride in their connection to culture and language. I’d be very surprised to hear they support these latest cuts.”
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:57:29 +0000
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