Equity vs Equality in the Classroom - SL

Equity and equality are both very important in the classroom. Equality in the classroom ensures that everyone is treated equally and fairly, while equity basically ensures that needs are met. While equality is very important in the classroom, I feel that it is more important that there is equity within the classroom. If everyone were to always be treated equally and viewed as the same, students who require certain ways of teaching and have special needs would not be able to obtain the help and support that they need within the classroom. It is important to promote equality in the sense that no student is better than the other although I definitely feel it is more important to ensure that students are getting the extra or specific support they need in order to strive. In this case, not all students are equal and should not be treated equally.