A Metaplan Approach to Needs Assessment

Abstract

This paper outlines an approach used by the Aboriginal Education Unit - Kalgoorlie Education Centre, W.A., to determine the educational needs of Aboriginal Communities. The team that carried out this program were: Mr Billy Kerr, Aboriginal Education Officer, Kalgoorlie D.E.C.; Mr Billy Vincent, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Kalgoorlie D.E.C.; Mr Neil Darby, Priority Country Areas Program Field Officer, Kalgoorlie D.E.C.; Mr Ted Penny, Community/Schools Liaison Unit, Ministry of Education; Mr Lex Leslie, Principal, Yintarri School, Coonana.