The importance of equity in their classroom, EDU 692 week 3 discussion help

Itcan be difficult for students in any class to understand the importance ofequity in their classroom. Its not fair! is a common reaction from studentswho observe other students getting benefits that they did not receive. Forexample, some students with specific learning disabilities may receive additionaltime to complete assignments. Wardle (2013) points out a clear distinctionbetween equality and equity noting that Equal education is providing equalresources and opportunities for all students to succeed in education (p. 51).On the other hand, according to Banks (2013), equitable education goes beyondequal, and to some extent contradicts it, in that it requires tailoring theeducational approach to each student, based on the students individual andcultural characteristics, so the student can achieve to his or her fullpotential, (as cited in Wardle, 2013, p. 51). Initial Post: This discussionasks you to reflect on the importance of valuing equity over equality in theclassroom and in life outside the classroom. You will identify at least two examples of equityversus equality in popular culture that you might be able to use in a class tohelp your students understand the value of equity. This might includeadvertisements (pictures), song lyrics, or commercials (linked fromYoutube.com, for example). Try to locate examples that could be used in a classyou might teach now or in the future. Next, briefly reflect on the role equityplays in the classroom by explaining how you would use your selected examplesto help students understand the differences between equity and equality, andwhy equity is more important in the classroom