Week 5- Equity Image and reflection. Education Essay

Equity Image and Reflection
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Equity Image and Reflection
Issues of classroom equity are of major importance to the diverse students that I teach.  Educational equity means making sure that every student in the school has the supports, interventions, teachers, and resources that he or she needs to be able to succeed academically (Blankstein, Noguera & Kelly, 2016). One graphic image that represents the message that I want to communicate within my classroom with culturally and linguistically diverse students regarding issues of classroom equity is the image shown in Figure 1 below: 
Figure 1: Image is relevant in communicating a message about issues of classroom equity
 I chose this particular image as it clearly illustrates the distinction between equity and equality, and shows how equity in the classroom can be attained. The school where I teach has inadequate resources such as insufficient qualified teachers, materials, and equipment. The student is also faced with inequities such as having a lot fewer curriculum offerings compared to schools in wealthier neighborhoods. The graphics, therefore, offer a picture that I can use to show my diverse students what equity means.     
Regardless of the educational challenges that the students face, I will inform them I am making an effort aimed at addressing inequities so that each one of them has what they need to succeed at school in their academic work. For instance, I will tell them that I will provide individual support to each student; I will provide excellent teaching; and will ensure that the curriculum is representative of the learners within the classroom, reflecting their histories and experiences. I will also advocate for more resources in my school, including more qualified teachers and additional equipment and ...