Direct linkERIC Number: EJ882371
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Apr
Pages: 5
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Broadening Our View of Linguistic Diversity
O'Neal, Debra; Ringler, Marjorie
Phi Delta Kappan, v91 n7 p48-52 Apr 2010
The definition of English language learners needs to be broadened to include the marginalized dialects of English. Not all native speakers speak Standard English, and even those who do need to learn Academic English to succeed in school. By using strategies developed for ELLs, teachers can help all students become fluent in the language of school.
Descriptors: Standard Spoken Usage, Teacher Role, Second Language Learning, Native Speakers, English (Second Language), English, Sociolinguistics, Code Switching (Language), Background, English for Academic Purposes, Ethnic Diversity, Definitions
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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