Written Question · S2W-13868 · Session 2
Whether an evaluation of educational materials required by Gaelic-medium education has been carried out in order for the provision of mater…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether an evaluation of educational materials required by Gaelic-medium education has been carried out in order for the provision of materials for such education to have parity with the provision of materials for pupils being taught in the English language and whether there has been an assessment of the impact of any lack of equivalent materials on Gaelic-medium education's ability to attract Gaelic-speaking teachers to teach in the Gaelic language.
The answer
Stórlann, the Gaelic Resources Centre, carries out an annual evaluation of the education materials required by teachers for Gaelic-medium education. The Scottish Executive seeks to ensure that there is adequate provision of good quality materials for Gaelic-medium classes. It would, however, be difficult to establish parity with the wide range of English language materials that are available for schools immediately. The Scottish Executive is not aware of any research that seeks to establish a correlation between the availability of Gaelic-materials in Gaelic-medium classes and the appeal of Gaelic-medium education to Gaelic speaking teachers. We will continue to support Stórlann to keep improving Gaelic-medium resources.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-13868 by reference.