Unit 6: Ethical Dimensions of Inclusive Education

4. Fair Treatment vs. Equal Treatment

Equal treatment means giving all students the same resources, while fair treatment means providing what each learner needs to succeed. Ethical teaching demands fairness over sameness. For instance, providing additional time for a student with a learning disability is not unfair—it is equitable.
Classroom Example:
·       Unethical Approach: Giving the same assignment deadline to a student with dyslexia without support.
·       Ethical Approach: Providing alternative formats (audio/visual) and extended time to promote genuine participation.