Another thought - special consideration (for unis and students) is also influenced by current requirements for rank ordering and grades. Interestingly, the outcomes-based curriculum that define our HE standards describes the final achievement and not the path taken to achieve it. Sadly, students and staff expend a lot of effort rank ordering outcomes. 'Fairness' looks quite different when we take away the comparison with peers and focus on achieving the benchmark.
Good one Matt,
Another thought - special consideration (for unis and students) is also influenced by current requirements for rank ordering and grades. Interestingly, the outcomes-based curriculum that define our HE standards describes the final achievement and not the path taken to achieve it. Sadly, students and staff expend a lot of effort rank ordering outcomes. 'Fairness' looks quite different when we take away the comparison with peers and focus on achieving the benchmark.