Participating in the Teaching Strike: a Tri-Level Approach

Members should choose the highest level at which they feel able to participate.

Level 1 - participation within the class

• The lecture/tutorial/class proceeds, but with a framework that makes reference to the industrial action


• An AUS colleague is invited to Lecture Speak (5mins) about industrial action


• Examples:
  

  OHPs that give background to industrial action (see the AUS website for examples)

  
  

  question and answer with students

  
  

  a verbal outline of your perspective on the campaign.



• Members may combine level 1 with level 2 within the same course

Level 2 - disruption and diversion within the class

• A more detailed focus on industrial action than within level one


• Examples:
  

  a moderated debate on the pros and cons (AUS media releases versus student letters to Canta)

  
  

  alternative texts or activities connected with industrial action

  
  

  afternoon tea with strike discussion (for small classes)

  
  

  an AUS colleague(s) invited to present the case to the class



• These activities would work well with smaller or more advanced classes

Level 3 - Teaching Strike

• Labour withdrawn, students dismissed.


• Handouts or other material on industrial action available.


• This can be combined with level 2 or level 1 activities within the same course.