The Egalitarian Paradox in Public Education.

Emerson, Goldwin J.

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ERIC Number: EJ213628

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979

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The Egalitarian Paradox in Public Education.

Emerson, Goldwin J.

Canadian Journal of Education, v4 n3 p53-59 1979

The teacher who treats students equally will find that they progress at very different rates. But if the objective is to bring students to a common achievement level, it is necessary to treat them in unequal ways. Solving this paradox requires a definition of public schooling's purpose. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, High Achievement, Low Achievement, Public Education, Student Needs, Teaching Methods, Time Factors (Learning)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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