In this powerful TedEd Student Talk, Olivia Chapman shares her thoughts on why pursuing equality in education can be an unfair and unnecessary goal. She explores the difference between equity and equality by explaining that the former speaks to fairness, which we need in education. In contrast, equality speaks much more to sameness which does not factor in different realities, opportunities, and impediments that students may have. So what does equity look like in the classroom? Watch the clip to find out.
Reframing Our Goals for Math Education: The Importance of Nurturing a Sense of Belonging
September 23, 2023 No Comments
Think of a situation where you felt you belonged. What was that like? What made that happen for you? Consider a time
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