What Should We Do about It?.

Burling, Robbins

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What Should We Do about It?

Burling, Robbins

Florida FL Reporter, 12, 1&2, 25-30,95,96, Spr-Aut 74

Discusses four alternative policies that schools might implement with respect to dialect variability: try to wipe out nonstandard English; teach nonstandard English to standard speakers; accept dialect diversity; or encourage bidialectalism. (RM)

Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Theories, English Instruction, Minority Groups, Nonstandard Dialects, Social Dialects, Socioeconomic Status, Standard Spoken Usage

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