Addressing Students' Needs: Summary of Addressing Students’ Needs

  • Ask for background information from your students regarding their prior educational experience, any special assistance/accommodations, etc. as soon as possible.
  • Consider differences in gender, age, religion, race, language, education and ability when preparing reading/lecture materials and while talking to students.
  • Hold the same expectations for all of your students, regardless of their age, gender, religion or race.
  • Recognize the differences between you and your students in terms of culture or religion, and become more informed about their cultures and practices.
  • When dealing with disruptive students, maintain your composure and control in the classroom, and minimize the effect the disruption has on other students. Try to ignore or minimize the disruption until you can deal with the student alone outside of class.