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I like how you know that some classes are too big to manage. You list several considerations a teacher may use to determine what is and isn't a manageable class size. Then you turn around and use that to argue AGAINST class size limits.
You apparently oppose any class size limit because "it doesn't perfectly resolve every situation", leaving the teachers with no class size limits and no tools to resolve the very real issue of managing large class sizes.
This is a perfect encapsulation of conservative logic.
1.You see a problem you agree is real 2. You see someone's proposed imperfect solution to the problem which certainly would shrink the size of the problem but not perfectly solve it. 3. You oppose the solution because although it would shrink the size of the problem, it's imperfect and doesn't solve the whole thing all at once. 4. You don't propose or support any replacement. 5. The problem continues to grow unresolved, and you're satisfied having done a good job stopping any kind of progress whatsoever.
Where did I say I disagreed with class size limits? My entire post was about how its not a simple thing to measure. You've jumped to a conclusion and then put a whole lot more assumptions on me and on "conservatives".
They said this strike was about class size limits and you said the problem is too complicated for simple class size limits, disagreeing with the union position.
Do you really think the teachers asking for class size limits don't understand the nuance you pointed out? Do you think you're the only one who understands the complexity of the situation. And yet they're all asking for class size limits anyways, because although it's imperfect it's better than the current approach.
I don't see where you're confused. When you respond against a statement you're disagreeing with it, as I'm disagreeing with you. Stop pretending context doesn't matter and each of your statements should be taken and debated independently. That's nonsense!
It's weird, because the experts in the situation - highly-educated people with experience teaching classes - are right there in case you want to ask.
My sister-in-law left Canada because she wanted to teach but couldn't afford it here. She's retiring in Sweden soon as a full citizen with a family and great plans.
(Imagine a decent wage and a good retirement, but also in a country where things mostly still work and make sense)