Tessa Harvey

Learning challenges impact the student's ability to learn and are outside of their control, whereas preferences can be changed or worked around in the classroom setting

Native language and the inability to provide literal translations can impact a student's ability to fully comprehend the course material

Culture and race both impact the student's perception of the educational material provided.

Stereotypes can be harmful to the learning environment because they can lead students to feel marginalized and as though they are not fully understood within their educational program.