Unit 6 explores the ethical foundations of inclusive education, emphasizing the responsibility of educators to create equitable and supportive learning environments for all students. It highlights the importance of recognizing and ethically addressing diverse learning needs, especially in language education contexts. The unit distinguishes between fair and equal treatment, encouraging teachers to adopt flexible strategies that respond to individual student differences. Through case studies and practical reflections, students will learn to apply ethical reasoning to real-world challenges in inclusive English language teaching.
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.
