Perspectives: Language Difference and Educational Failure.

Edwards, A. D.

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ERIC Number: EJ264232

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Publication Date: 1982-May

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Perspectives: Language Difference and Educational Failure.

Edwards, A. D.

Language Arts, v59 n5 p513-19 May 1982

Summarizes historical developments in the sociology of language and education. Urges teachers to create alternative patterns of interaction in their classrooms so that they might better promote learning, language development, and social relations among teachers and students. (RL)

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Family School Relationship, Interference (Language), Language Handicaps, Language Variation, Social Influences, Sociolinguistics, Student Teacher Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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