This paper contributes to the discourse on social justice and equity in education by introducing the category of “non-traditional factors of inequality” to analyse how school systems generate disparities among students. A qualitative study conducted in the Italian context explores teachers’ roles in ensuring an equitable and quality education, highlighting the potential of teacher education. The findings may benefit school systems facing similar challenges.

Teacher Education as a Game Changer: Non-Traditional Factors of Inequality and the Role of Teachers for Equity

Valerio Ferrero
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2025-01-01

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This paper contributes to the discourse on social justice and equity in education by introducing the category of “non-traditional factors of inequality” to analyse how school systems generate disparities among students. A qualitative study conducted in the Italian context explores teachers’ roles in ensuring an equitable and quality education, highlighting the potential of teacher education. The findings may benefit school systems facing similar challenges.
2025
ATEE Spring Conference 2024 - Teacher education research in Europe: trends, challenges, practices and perspectives
Bergamo
29/05-01/06/2026
Teacher Education Research in Europe: challenges, practices and perspectives
Università degli Studi di Bergamo
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9788897253273
https://aisberg.unibg.it/handle/10446/309207
equity; non-traditional factors of inequality; teacher education; middle leadership; Italy
Valerio Ferrero
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