Teaching tips: The importance of fairness in the classroom 11 Articles

by Ted Sherman

Being fair and honest with students should be the core of every teacher's philosophy. Not that it always happens in every classroom, or even frequently enough, but it should be your goal. Another aspect is that the teacher...read more

by Joost Steffensen

Don't be caught in the fairness-trap. We are told as teachers that we always have to be fair to our students. Who is telling us this? The students! But students seem to have a very different idea of what fair treatment me...read more

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by Susan Kleinhans

Most students don't live in a fantasy world. Teachers and parents think they do but they really don't. Students realize that life is NOT fair but they expect to be treated fairly in the classroom. Fairness in the classr...read more

by Erika Mourar

Fairness is a core element of our ethics. Giving everybody an equal opportunity for success in our society starts in the young character building years. It is paramount that teachers lead by example for our children and sh...read more

by Joe Owens

As a child, you enter the class room at school eager to engage in your socialization with your friends, learn what is new and be a part of a fun learning experience. Children have no thought of fairness in the way in which...read more

by Sweetsmile

Fairness in education has been the focus of attention of the whole society for a long time, and what people concern about the education system or educational strategies is not only the knowledge presentations from the teac...read more

by Bobby Coles

Being fair, open, and not showing any bias or favouritism in any way shape or form is the key to being a successful teacher. During each and every class of the day, you must ensure that you are allowing ample opportunity ...read more

by Debby Dyess

Fairness is an old concept in this country. American forefathers looked old King George right in the eye, hocked the world's biggest lougie across the Atlantic Ocean and cried, "Play fair, or play alone!" You might argue, ...read more

by Yvonne Wood

Some children are very sensitive and know when they are being treated differently from others. Although some students are open and a lot easier to communicate with, teachers must be sure that students are getting equal on...read more

by Ernest Capraro

Two teams square off, the red-shirted Kickers and the blue-shirted Dribblers, ready to face off in the championship match for the city-wide middle school soccer cup. Each team has its strengths, each has its weaknesses, a...read more

by Gayle Brewer

There are many reasons for fairness in the classroom, one very important one being that of expecting fairness in everything we do. How on Earth can we expect to recieve fair treatment in all areas of life, whether it be...read more