Education
Alberta Professor Critiques Government’s Online Learning During Strike
 
																								
												
												
											An education expert has sharply criticized the Alberta government’s online learning toolkit provided to students during the ongoing teachers’ strike, calling it “incoherent.” Maren Aukerman, an education professor at the University of Calgary, expressed concerns about the nearly 200-page resource, stating that it does not align well with the provincial curriculum. The strike, which began on March 11, 2024, involves approximately 51,000 teachers, marking the largest walkout in the province’s history.
The government has promoted these online lessons as a way for parents to facilitate learning at home while teachers are off the job. However, Aukerman argues that the lessons lack coherence, as they frequently jump from one topic to another without clear connections. For instance, students might study ancient Egypt one day and then shift to Greek history the next. She pointed out that the activities assigned to students do not match their grade level; for example, Grade 4 students are tasked with drawing triangles, which is typically a Grade 1 skill.
In addition to the varied content, the online lessons contain links to external websites, including resources from the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Canadian Encyclopedia, as well as materials that follow the curriculum of Ontario. This further complicates the learning experience, according to Aukerman, as it introduces inconsistencies in educational standards.
Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta’s Education Minister, defended the toolkit, stating that not every classroom progresses at the same pace. He maintained that the lessons are aligned with expected learning outcomes for this time of year, despite the criticisms raised by education professionals.
As the strike continues, parents are left navigating these resources in an effort to maintain their children’s education. The situation highlights the challenges faced by families and educators in adapting to sudden changes in the educational landscape. With the government advocating for its online toolkit, the effectiveness of these resources remains under scrutiny amid the ongoing strike.
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