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Avoid drawing undue attention to differences between students, such as pointing out a student’s disability, to ensure all students feel comfortable in your classroom.

  • The negative consequences of drawing attention to students who are different are severe.
    • This action often acts as a signal that students who are different don’t belong.

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"Universal Design: Implications for Computing Education" by Sheryl Burgstahler.

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