How do the beliefs, values, and perspectives of White, middle-class America affect students of color?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Answers to this question will vary but should include elements of the following: They dominate our culture, while not necessarily portraying accurate, positive images and views of people of color. Thus, students do not see others like themselves. Additionally, their culture and learning styles may not be of value in the classroom. And because of the differences in cultures, students of color are at a disadvantage trying to gain an education and then employment in a culture foreign to many of them.
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a. Intellectual disabilities. b. Learning disabilities. c. Autism. d. Visual impairments.
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A. Ask yourself if your goal of graduating college is realistic or if you need to change what you set out to accomplish. B. Finish your first two years of classes and double-check to make sure they still align with your original goal. C. Set a goal to get your college degree. D. Determine the best way to accomplish your goal of getting your college degree. E. Attend your classes and complete your homework.