U of A Education Faculty and Student Speak on Teachers' Strike and Interrupted Practicums
The Gateway spoke with faculty members and a student in the faculty of education to get their perspectives on the ATA strike.
On October 6, approximately 51,000 Alberta teachers began a strike that has lasted three weeks so far. During this strike, the Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA) has drawn attention to issues such as wages not keeping up with inflation, increasing classroom sizes and complexity, and the need for a cap on class sizes.
While classes at the University of Alberta have continued on uninterrupted, the strike has not gone unnoticed by students and faculty within the faculty of education.
Perspectives on the Strike
The Gateway spoke with two faculty members and a student within the faculty of education to get their perspectives on the strike and understand its impacts on prospective teachers.
Sara Carpenter, an associate professor in the faculty of education in educational policy studies, shared her thoughts on the matter.
Author's summary: Education faculty and students discuss the ATA strike's impact.
- Issues raised by the ATA include wages, classroom sizes, and complexity.
- The strike has affected prospective teachers and their practicums.