2. Establishing fairness
‘Establishing fairness’ is one of the five perspectives of Friendly and Fair Teaching (FFT). Teachers create a positive learning environment by being fair. They discuss the framework with their students. Like the students, they adhere to the framework. Based on the teaching objectives, they make clear assignments. Prior to a different approach to teaching, they give clear instruction.
Introduction: establishing fairness
I create a positive learning environment by adhering to the FFT framework (Friendly and Fair). Teaching objectives help me shape my lessons. For both Teacher-centred education and Student-centred education I make clear what I expect from my students.
2.1 Establishing educational goals
I involve Biesta’s three domains when preparing my lessons. With different types of activities that connect to these domains, I make my lessons varied and challenging.
2.2 Creating a framework for positive behaviour
I hang the framework (Friendly + Fair) visible to everyone on the wall and discuss it with my students. I hold myself to the framework and ask my students to hold themselves to the framework as well. By combining friendliness with fairness, I avoid teaching too friendly or too non-committal (Laissez faire) as well as teaching too strict (Authoritarian/not friendly).
2.3 Managing expectations
By managing expectations, I provide clarity and help my students starting quickly.
