Differences Quote by Richard Allington
“Some teachers, the less effective ones, thought that fair meant distributing instruction equally to all students regardless of their needs. The exemplary teachers we studied, however thought fair meant working in ways that evened out differences between students”
About This Quote
Source Article: Fairness in Education, 2015
Fairness means tailoring instruction to meet each student’s needs, not giving everyone the same amount.
In simple terms: Equity over equality in teaching.
Key Takeaway
Adapt teaching to individual needs.
Themes
education
equity
instruction
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
policy
practice
When to use this quote
- classroom planning
- policy design
- teacher training
Key Concepts
Differentiated instruction
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers balance fairness and practicality?
- What supports help implement equitable teaching?
A Different Perspective
Equal resources may still produce unequal outcomes.
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