Question

Working With Culturally Diverse Students

This discussion meets CACREP standard: C3.

Select two groups from the following list to address the discussion question:

• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer students.
• Students with learning disabilities.
• Students with physical disabilities.
• Gifted students.
• Students whose cultural heritage is Muslim, Asian, or Hispanic.

Discuss the following:

• What are concerns related to the academic, personal and social, and developmental needs of students in the two groups you chose?
• What counseling strategies might you use to work with students from these groups?
• Describe your comfort level in working with students from the groups you selected.