Two quotes frame this week’s assignment:
“Treat everyone the same—differently.” (Littky, 2015, p. 155)
“Learning is to problem solve and think critically, to analyze and interpret different perspectives, to be creative and use the world as a tool to innovate, to be proficient in reading, writing, and math. Learning is expressing and working with the desire and interest to keep learning.” (Littky, 2015, p. 159)
Identify an idea you have generated based on your reading of this chapter that you believe you could implement in your classroom or professional practice, even in some small way. You might not be able to change the focus of the school and a major paradigm shift might not be in your control, but dream. What could you do that would result in the opportunity for deeper, more engaged learning for at least one of your students? Be creative.
Develop that experience or idea through a lesson plan, proposal for the activity, or other relevant document that fully describes what you envision. After doing so, write a short (2 page) reflection that articulates the rationale for the choice you made and how you hope this will further the pursuit of equity in your professional practice.
Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.
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References
Littky, D. (2015). Who wants a standardized child anyway? Treat everyone the same—differently. In A. M. Blankstein, P. Noguera, & L. Kelly (Eds.), Excellence through equity: Five principles of courageous leadership to guide achievement for every student (p. 135). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.
