Misconceptions And Stereotypes In The Classroom

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The main reason misconceptions and stereotypes exist is because is truly built on images being seen by a group of people. Truths based on how they look or on the people they hang out, for instance. Exaggerated truths given is that they tend to maintain bad grades, always getting in trouble and hate school. Untruths beliefs are that class clown are dumb, fairness, and hate learning, but no one has shown proof that that is the truth. Students make take this role of being a class clown by interrupting class, making silly noises or making dumb jokes. Many teachers and students get frustrated on how annoying a class clowns is by not letting students work and also learn. These stereotypes and misconceptions given can affect some people, but what

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