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(2) It is not a course. However, the theory is recognised as sound by the Curriculum Section of the Department of Education and Training and the Education Faculty of the University of Canberra. The curriculum of any school is approved by the Board of that school.
(3) It is not a course. School based curriculum development at primary level is overseen by District Directors, SPRAD, boards, and Curriculum Section. The Professional Development and Curriculum Sections have both sanctioned the development of understanding of the theory through financial grants.
(4) All children at Cook Primary benefit from teachers understanding of the theory.
(5) While a School Board does not need parental permission before it approves the schools curriculum, the theory of multiple intelligence was presented to a meeting of the parents. .those who were present were supportive of the implementation of the concept at the school.
(6) Two patents expressed concern at a misunderstandirg about the supposed spiritual nature of the teaching at Cook. After discussion, reading and observation, they were satisfied that NO anti-Christian activities are happening at Cook. Cook Primary staff and parent body consists of a significant number of committed practising Christians.
(7) There is no subject or course called Multiple: Intelligence. All teachers at Cook have studied and practised application of the Multiple Intelligence theory
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