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What I Learned and What I Learnt

Teaching English While Honoring Language and Culture at a Predominantl
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African Americans have viewed literacy as a key to upward mobility and freedom since before America's Reconstruction Era. However, African American's academic achievement continues to be plagued by the ever-widening achievement gap especially when their literacy skills are measured by standardized assessments that do not consider or value their culture, their experiences It is common to think that this is an issue in K-12 settings. However, research and practical experiences suggest that African American students' achievement continues to be affected at the post-secondary level where they are likely to be taught by faculty who have limited experience with the nuances of Black English (or African American Vernacular English AAVE). This book steps into that gap by offering a resource for teaching speakers of AAVE at the post-secondary level.
Foreword Abul Pitre Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Unpacking the History of African American Vernacular English Chapter 2: Teacher Perceptions of Their Students Who Speak African American Vernacular English Chapter 3: Closing the Gap: Connecting Students and Partnering AAVE and Collegiate Composition Chapter 4: Pedagogical Techniques for Teaching AAVE Speakers Chapter 5: What We Learned and What We Learnt References Index About the Authors
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