https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/columnists/geoff-masters/what-is-equity-in-education
I decided to look more into this idea of equity or the lack thereof in education. I generally think about equity being/meaning equal, but in education that is just not the case. Equity means fairness and what is "fair" is not always equal.
Equity = Adding ramps for people in wheelchairs to get to the third floor. (Going to the third floor is much more attainable and realistic without having to exert extra unnecessary effort)
Equal = Stairs for people to get to the third floor. (In this case everyone can get to the third floor by the same means however some may just have a much more difficult time)
The article I read talks about moments when unequal treatment is fair:
Unequal treatment is fair when
Addressing unequal learning needs
Addressing unequal student backgrounds
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