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Fairness
How can I be fair to all my students while meeting the special needs of a few of my students (i.e. special education, etc.)?The question of fairness is something that concerns many teachers and other school professionals. It is a common question of both preservice and inservice teachers. The best way to think about fairness is to explore the very definition of “fairness”. Richard Lavoie, a professional who works with teachers and students with learning disabilities, suggests that the definition of “fairness” is really quite different from what most people believe. Most people believe that "fairness means that everyone gets the same”; whereas in reality "fairness means that everyone gets what he or she needs." Lavoie suggests that students, parents, and other professionals may need help in realizing this difference. Lavoie suggests talking to students and explaining that if another student needed extra help or time that you, as a teacher would provide that for him/her because that is what fair – making sure each individual gets what they need to be successful and learn. Therefore part of realizing that you are being fair to all your students while still meeting the needs of a few of your students is accepting this alternative definition of fairness, applying it to your students, and helping to explain it to them.
Fairness is…
- Giving each of your students what s/he needs to be successful
- Not providing the same thing to each student
Some resources:http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=351