Defining equality and equity and being able to explain the differences between the concepts
The Gatekeepers are more than holders of keys—they are architects of access, shaping a future where education is built for everyone, not just a privileged few. This card speaks to collective responsibility, reminding us that opportunity should not be left to luck or circumstance.
The children are not waiting to be granted access; they are active participants in their own futures. In a system built on equality, every child might receive the same key, as if fairness were a matter of uniformity. But not all locks are alike, and access alone will not open every door.
To pull this card is to be reminded that equity is not about offering a single path forward, but about designing a world where every learner has the right key to unlock their own future.
The children represent learners, active participants in shaping their own paths.
The keys represent access and opportunity, each a different color and shape to symbolize that success requires different tools.
The locks are implied and represent the systems and structures that define access.
The tarot cards represent the future and the collective act of imagining what's possible.
The overturned card suggest the unseen barriers and systemic inequities that operate beneath the surface of educational systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL CONTEXT
- Helps learners conceptualize an abstract concept
- Based on arts-based research (Leavy, 2017)
- Sparks discussion about equity and access
- Functions as both artwork and learning tool
