REFLECTION ON THE RECENT STRIKES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS'S TEACHERS.

 

Tuesday, 04 July 2023

REFLECTION ON THE RECENT STRIKES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS'S TEACHERS.

         From March to late June 2023, the teachers of higher education institutions observed continual strikes that weren’t without consequences on the national curricula. Despite the legitimacy of their claims, it did not let students indifferent.

The claims arose from two sides: teachers’ and students. First, the teachers had for decades their claims in the drawers of the government. Each time they stand for their achievement, the government resolves partially the issue. Some points are always solved out of many others. Therefore, a disagreement arose within the union members which resulted in breaking the union into two branches. In consequence, the government chose the part that favoured it. That could not solve the issue because teachers were faithful to the side which bore their aspirations. As for the students, they could see their future at stake if the strike lasted for long. So, despite its late reaction, the students’ union approached the both side in order to have a middle ground, but for no end. It made waves of protestation walks which pushed the government to make promises that resulted in the suspension of the strike.

Even if the classes have reopened, the consequences of the strike and the uncertainty about its resume remain. First, the delay in the schedule is remarkable since those who should participate the contest of this year are to wait so that we take the second semester to an end. Then, students being out of the classes have forgotten many things even if I admit its abnormality. At last, academic year is totally disturbed.

In conclusion, regarding the harmful consequences of the teachers’ strikes on the national curricula, the government should anticipate them and take them seriously. The brains of the country should be valued on behalf of the advancement of the country.

        

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