Deficit-based Language vs. Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'This student is always late, so they don’t care enough to be on time to class.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'This student’s second language is English, so they may have trouble adapting to and understanding my lectures.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'This student does not meet deadlines for coursework and therefore they are not motivated to participate in the course.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'The student has poor math skills and therefore will not succeed as an engineer.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'All of the lab reports are done poorly. This reflects the lack of adequate science preparation in our region.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'Exam scores are consistently low, this shows the student is not devoting enough time to studying.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'This student is always late, I might want to speak with them to see how I can help them meet their class deadlines.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'This student’s second language is English, so they have the capacity to learn at high levels given that they are bilingual.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'This student does not meet deadlines for coursework; their outside work schedule might be conflicting with their class deadlines.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking

Is the following statement an example of Deficit-based Language or Asset-based Thinking?

'The student has poor math skills; therefore, I should put them in contact with the tutoring center.'

• Deficit-based Language

• Asset-based Thinking