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Peer reviewedBougere, Marguerite B. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1981
Modern educators recognize vernacular Black English as a variety of English that has its own system and rules. However, since most reading materials and school texts are in standard English, reading difficulties are often found in Black children who use a nonstandard dialect. The effects of negative teacher attitudes are described, and…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, English, Interference (Language), Nonstandard Dialects
