Teachers in Leeds explain why they are supporting strike action

Teachers in Leeds explain why they are supporting strike action

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The transcript highlights the multifaceted roles of teachers beyond teaching, emphasizing their impact on students' lives. It discusses the financial struggles faced by educators due to limited school funding, leading to resource shortages. The text also explores the reasons behind teacher strikes, including inadequate support and burnout, and calls for government action to address these issues. Teachers express their frustrations and the need for recognition and better funding to improve education quality.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional roles do teachers play beyond teaching their subjects?

Managing school finances

Enriching students' lives and teaching basic behavior

Only teaching academic subjects

Organizing extracurricular activities

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges teachers face due to limited school funding?

Overcrowded classrooms

Excessive administrative tasks

Inability to afford essential teaching materials

Lack of student interest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are teachers going on strike according to the transcript?

To protest against inadequate school maintenance and staff shortages

To request more student participation

To oppose new teaching methods

To demand more vacation days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant consequence of the lack of support for experienced teachers?

More funding for schools

Improved student performance

Higher teacher turnover and burnout

Increased student enrollment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do teachers want the government to recognize?

The importance of their role and the need for better funding

The need for more school holidays

The necessity of online education

The value of extracurricular activities