@Rebecca_gibson2 @DrPorcher I agree with you. When a student is told that their language or grammar is wrong, they will be afraid to speak out in the classroom which eventually could effect their learning.
@AlisonMcHugh9 @DrPorcher I agree with you. Some teachers and schools discourage the way students speak and try to change it. I think that students should be able to embrace their full selves and not be told to change.
@DrPorcher As a future teacher, I will be able to speak up and stand up for my students in order to make everyone feel safe and included in the classroom. #teacheredumatters
@OliviaSonson @DrPorcher I agree with you Olivia. This is something I learned to understand more in this class. I used to think that there was only one “correct” way of speaking in my early education but now I realize that is not the case.
@StephGaynor2 @DrPorcher I agree with you Stephanie. This class has allowed me to deeper my understanding about different types of English along with grammars.
@DrPorcher Anti blackness was woven into my own understanding because the way grammar is taught is select to certain races which leaves others feeling as though they aren’t heard and understood. #teacheredumatters
@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Hi! My name is Sydney and I go to UD. My major is elementary education with a concentration in special Ed. #teacheredumatters
In a world where we are all linguistically free, people who do not speak white mainstream English would feel more of a sense of inclusion. I think that everyone would be accepted and not judged based on their language abilities. #Teacheredumatters
@ddowning24 @DrPorcher I have an aunt from Boston who pronounces her words the same way. I think it’s so interesting to hear the different dialect based on what state a person is from.
It can be ensured that perspectives/comments don’t harm others by being aware of the people around you. Along with this, we should learn more about other types of English in schools rather than just mainstream English. #Teacheredumatters
My mothers tongue is mainstream English. I think her English would be considered formal because she uses proper grammar and sentence structure. Every so often she uses slang just like anyone else. #teacheredmatters
My understanding of formal and informal language was challenged today by hearing how my peers grew up learning language and their different experiences with it. #teacheredmatters
I think formal English is where people use correct punctuation and grammar. I think in informal English slang is used and not proper grammar. I don’t think there is anyone specific who decides if language is formal or informal as long as it follows the rules. #teacheredumatters