12 Feb From Chapter 10, what attitudes and conditions in higher education create obstacles to success for students with disabilities?

1. From Chapter 10, what attitudes and conditions in higher education create obstacles to success for students with disabilities? In contrast, what resources on campus facilitate success for students with disabilities? Think of a student you know with a disability (do not reveal this student’s name) and describe how Johnstone’s theory could inform your work with similar students. Be specific in drawing from chapter 10.

2. From Chapter 11, Define social class using the definitions in the text and discuss why it is important in higher education. How can social class affect students who are first-generation, low-income/poor, working class, middle class, or affluent/upper class? In what ways does social class hinder or encourage students’ development in college? Explain with examples. Be specific in drawing from chapter 11.

3. From Chapter 12, What is a digital native? How should student affairs educators consider creating environments for learning and development that include students from different digital generations? For domestic and international students, how does national identity shape the college experience in the United States, and how does the college experience in the United States shape national identity? Among the various student experiences (i.e., digital, national, feminist, student veteran, student-athlete) addressed in Chapter 12, which identities do you feel you can best relate to, and which identities do you need to learn more about for your work as a student affairs professional? Be specific in drawing from chapter 12.

Reference

Patton, L.D., Renn, K. A., Guido, F.M., and Quaye, S.T. (2016). Development of students in college: Theory, research, practice (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 978-1-118-82181-7