Creating Affirming and Respectful Education (CARE): A study exploring teacher experiences in Western Canada
Thanks for learning more about the CARE Study!
Why are we doing this study?
We’re conducting a survey because we want to understand what it is like for teachers in today’s political climate. We want to understand how teachers support their students’ needs, and any barriers/facilitators that impact them. We also want to explore how teachers respond to support or resistance from parents, community, or others in relation to classroom content or curriculum. This study is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Who can participate?
We want to hear from a wide variety of teachers, with many different perspectives! Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned teacher, your input is critical.
You’re eligible to participate if you:
- Have worked as a schoolteacher in the past 12 months (any grades, K-12) in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Alberta, or British Columbia
- Can answer the survey in English
What does participation involve?
The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. We’ll ask you questions about:
- Your teaching background and experience;
- The training, resources, and supports available to you as a teacher;
- Your experience with input from your community;
- Strategies that you use to make your classrooms inclusive; and
- Any difficulties or successes you have experienced when teaching challenging topics such as sex education, sexual orientation and gender identity (Haven’t covered these topics? No problem! We still want to hear from you!).
At the end of the survey you’ll have a chance to win one of 25 $75 gift cards! Take the survey!
Question? Contact Sarah Watt, REAFFIRM Collaborative Research Coordinator, at sarah_watt@sfu.ca
