I was always taught that slang or "Black English" was one that had no structure or a purpose at all. I was told that it was used as a way to weed out the educated from the non educated. Reading these pieces have made me aware of just how complex this dialect of English is and how important it is to validate students use of their preferred dialect while also providing them with the tools to succeed when it comes to using Standard English. My question is how do we explain to our students that their use of "Black English" is valid while also getting them to use traditional academic language? What can we do as teachers and educators to show the value of both?
What can we do inside of a traditional classroom to help students who need the extra stimulation and interaction? How can we hone this learning style and use it in a way that boosts confidence and interest in our subjects and gets our students to buy into what we are teaching?
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