Providing students with testing that consists of demonstrating clinical skills can also identify challenges students face with application of knowledge. 

I had a colleague that did to tell me that her elementary school teacher told her mother to not speak her mother language because it would only confuse her. 

I currently have a clinical student from China who's been in the country less than two years. There are things she doesn't understand, and I can see other students reprimand her. I keep her close to me so I can be there to explain things she doesn't understand. I also talk to the other students and explain to them about being more understanding and explain things to their peer.

This is great knowledge to apply especially when teaching, we should always make room and adjustments to ensure everyone is being met where they are at. 

Learning preferences are just the ways students like to learn, maybe they prefer hands-on practice, group discussion, or step-by-step structure. Culture often shapes these preferences, but they’re not barriers.

Learning challenges are actual obstacles, like language differences, unfamiliar teaching styles, or discomfort speaking up. These can easily be mistaken for “not understanding” when really it’s just a mismatch between the student’s background and the classroom setup.

An interesting take on these generational differences is Morris Massey:

What you are now is what you were when...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6rPiehHQu8

There are modern updates to his theory that i was introduced to back in 1985.

One other concept that should be considered for this course is Helicopter parents

Helicopter parenting, defined as overprotective, micromanaging involvement, became prominent with Baby Boomers raising Millennials (Gen Y) in the 1990s/2000s, driven by economic shifts and perceived dangers, but is now increasingly seen in Millennial parents raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha, focusing on self-esteem and success, sometimes leading to indecisiveness in their children. 
Key Generations & Their Parenting Styles:
Baby Boomers (Parents): Often the original "helicopter parents," hovering over their Millennial children to ensure success, sometimes overly involved due to economic prosperity and anxiety.
Generation X (Parents):… >>>

One thing that should also be considered for new teachers, and managers and administrators of new teachers, is that the upcoming generations are also part of the Cancel Culture... 

If they don't like a restaurant - they will post it on social media, and others will do the same.

Likewise, if a new teacher struggles and the Cohort doesn't like the teacher, they will make their dissatisfaction known and Cancel the teacher.

Wise program directors, department chairs, and deans should make extra effort to bring in new teachers, especially those of Silent, Baby Boomers or Gen X when teaching Gen… >>>

Race = what society perceives you as.
Culture = how you live, what you practice, and what shapes your worldviews
In adult learning, recognizing the difference matters because culture has a much bigger influence on how people learn, communicate, and participate. When instructors focus on culture and not race; they are better able to create inclusive, respectful, and meaningful learning environments.

In adult learning, everyone brings their own story:different jobs, backgrounds, and life experiences. When instructors prioritize diversity, the whole classroom benefits.

It means:

Better conversations
More perspectives
People feeling seen and respected
Learning that actually connects to real life