Educational inequality and its economic consequences. The role of pedagogical methods in reducing the gap

this article examines the features of educational inequality and its impact on economic dynamics, as well as analyzes ways to reduce such inequality through pedagogical methods and innovative practices in the field of education. The study is based on data collected in secondary schools in one of the regions of the Russian Federation, where an attempt was made to introduce new approaches to teaching and to involve students from different social strata in the learning process. The conducted quantitative and qualitative research revealed that pedagogical methods focused on individualizing learning and developing critical thinking have a positive impact on the academic performance of schoolchildren, reduce the gap in educational achievement and, as a result, are able to reduce economic polarization in the long term.

educational inequality, economic stratification, pedagogical methods, individualization of learning, academic performance, long-term effect, socio-economic development, critical thinking, innovative practices, uneven access