Ethical decisions take place every day in our classrooms. Oftentimes, you may believe that treating students equally is an ethical approach. But if you go into a classroom, you may notice a teacher calling on a shy student and not calling on another student who usually dominates the discussion. Is this equal? The teacher is clearly treating the two students differently.
I see both sides here. On one hand, treating students differently can seem unfair. But at the same time, I get why a teacher might give a shy student more chances so they can build confidence. It’s tricky to know what’s “equal” in situations like this.