Updated versions of "Dialects ("The Florida FL Reporter, Winter 1966-1967). Appears in "The Florida FL Reporter special anthology issue "Linguistic-Cultural Differences and American Education. (FWB)

A major conclusion of this Texas Education Agency sponsored project was that cultural as well as linguistic relativity must be part of the teacher's basic approach if he is to effectively reach those who differ in language or culture. Appears in "The Florida FL Reporter special anthology issue "Linguistic-Cultural Differences and American…

Examples of 18 different audiolingual drill techniques are presented. This overview of work done in the field of teaching Standard English to nonstandard speakers appears in "The Florida FL Reporter special anthology issue "Linguistic-Cultural Differences and American Education. (AMM)

Examines certain surface differences between Black English and Standard English and concludes that, with some minor exceptions, the underlying correspondences are identical. (FB)

Programs for improving the standard English writing competencies of Black dialect speakers must employ the same methods and attitudes used in teaching Whites if such programs are intended to prepare students to be linguistically competent in society. (Author/MJL)

Reviews research on instructional techniques recognizing the different learning styles, languages, dialects, or cultures of minority students. Concludes that special educational programs for students of other cultures may have both positive and negative outcomes. (JM)

Study conducted to determine whether Black English speakers are likely to encounter problems in reading standard English. Results indicate no relationship between the use of Black English and subjects' grade level or reading performance. (Author/JLF)

Ten teachers comment on the Ann Arbor (Michigan) court case concerning language bias in the schools. (RL)

Presents 13 points about the relationship between Black English and reading; reports on books about Black English and teaching reading to Blacks; and suggests inservice materials for increasing teachers' knowledge about dialects. (JT)

Major controversies which have arisen from linguists' research into Black English and implications of this research for education of dialect-speaking students are discussed. (JD)

Adult Basic Education instructors need to be introduced to the Black dialect to dispel misconceptions about the abilities of Black English speakers and to develop activities to help Black students in becoming bidialectal. (SK)

Three prime time television situation comedies with primarily Black casts were studied for frequency and variations in use of Black English Vernacular (BEV). It is suggested that homogenization of BEV on American television reflects the attitude that BEV is not a legitimate language choice. (GC)

Evidence is inclusive that dialect interferes with learning to read, and there is research indicating that a teacher's bias against dialect can mean lowered expectations and lowered performance. (JMF)