Diversity of the student such as age and culture provides formidable challenges for the instructors. Ignoring the unique backgroung of each student sets the tone for transferance, perceptional inaccuracies, and alienation of the student. Many students may look at you as an authority figure, parent, spouse, or friend. Each with positive and negative effects on their life, may resemble the instructor's persona. It is important for the instructor to be sensitive to the students background and fear. this allows for a solid rapport and relationship.
