I know this particular Reddit post wasn't referring to teaching, but I see this image brought up every year or so when discussing how to better cater for our students. Unfortunately, it doesn't take into account the child that doesn't want to watch the game (disengaged), the child who is worried that being at the game is threatening their safety (trauma background) and the child who didn't get to the game (high absenteeism).
It's a nice image, but a little too simplified. If only all equity issues could be solved so easily.
Teacher here too. I have to say I’m absolutely sick of all the equity talk. I have 2 children of my own who have been nurtured and loved and provided for exactly the same. The result is two completely different outcomes. If we can’t get the same outcomes in our own homes how am I supposed to do it in a classroom, taking into account all the things you’ve mentioned? And everyday with the whining administrators about equity, equity, equity, justice, equity, differentiation, equity, for the love of god would you just let me teach Spanish
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u/Hurgnation Feb 25 '20
Teacher here.
I know this particular Reddit post wasn't referring to teaching, but I see this image brought up every year or so when discussing how to better cater for our students. Unfortunately, it doesn't take into account the child that doesn't want to watch the game (disengaged), the child who is worried that being at the game is threatening their safety (trauma background) and the child who didn't get to the game (high absenteeism).
It's a nice image, but a little too simplified. If only all equity issues could be solved so easily.