Daniella D

University of Delaware professional account | elementary education

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@_missryder @DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell such a great point to make, & really emphasizes that linguistic racism is a hidden form of racism. We must teach that there is no 1 correct form of English, to break this systematic idea that black English& other forms are “informal” & grammatically “incorrect” #teacherwdumatters

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@DrPorcher Yes! Linguistic racism is a hidden practice, which is why many do not associate it’s connection to racial violence. This stems from society pushing standard English, and seeing all other forms as “incorrect,” deeming it’s speakers “uneducated”

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@CameronVeazey02 @DrPorcher Hey Cameron! Students must feel safe and heard in their learning environments. Asking them to imitate a culture’s language which they do not identify with is so harmful to their sense of self! #teacheredumatters

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@BaltzisMs @DrPorcher love that quote! It’s urgent not to remain silent. We must speak up for linguistic justice. It is important to spread awareness & celebrate each individual’s language, to fight the linguistic hegemony in society #teacheredumatters

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@mschloecastro @DrPorcher Yes! There is no “one size fits all” for language. There is a lack of awareness due to linguistic hegemony in America. To fight for linguistic justice, we must spread awareness that there is no “correct” form of English, and celebrate the diversity within it. #teacheredumatters

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@DrPorcher Anti-blackness is systematically woven into society through linguistic racism. This is seen in the classroom, with the teaching of mainstream English. There’s a lack of support in allowing the use of, & celebrating, languages students’ identify with.

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Hello everyone! I’m Daniella :) I’m an elementary Ed major at UD, concentrating in middle school English!! #teacheredumatters

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

#396FlynnS22 my question is: how can you get a student, who is confident in their writing, to accept and consider the constructive criticism they receive? What can you do if they do not want to change their paper and see it “perfect” as is despite feedback?

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@AbigailAllmondd One thing I read that I think would be effective is to glance over the feedback students are giving before the paper is revised. If you feel the feedback is too lenient or harsh, tell the peer reviewer! You can give them more guidance as well if they seem to struggle #396FlynnS22

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@OliviaSonson One thing I saw in the reading was to provide modeling of what effective peer feedback looks like. Another method is to provide the revisers with prompts to guide them in their feedback. Lastly the teacher can provide a grade for the effectiveness of the revisions #396FlynnS22

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

#396FlynnS22 A great way to ensure effective peer feedback is to review their responses before the paper gets revised. To make sure students don’t just mark the paper “good” out of lazyness or carelessness, assign a grade to the effectiveness of their feedback.

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

#396FlynnS22 a good way to guide student feedback is through modeling and providing prompts. Peer feedback is less effective when there is little guidance given. An example of a prompt is to have students ask 2 questions they have about their writing for their peers.

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

#396FlynnS22 it is important for educators to train students in how to provide meaningful feedback to their peers. It is important they trust their peers to give them the criticism/help they need. If they do not trust the feedback, they will be unable to effectively revise.

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@StephGaynor2 @DrPorcher I agree! They would be able to fully immerse in their true identity, and not feel they have to conform to the societal norms. It would be liberating, and make our world more diverse. Individuality would shine and thrive. We would all gain more empathy and understanding as well

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@DrPorcher #teacheredumatters in this ideal world I imagine those who do not speak formal English to feel liberated & empowered. They will not face discrimination on the basis of being perceived as uneducated for informal language use. Those with broken English can finally feel accepted too

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@Rebecca_gibson2 @DrPorcher I agree we must be empathetic to others & the way they speak. There is no one correct form of communicating, & using informal language is okay. Just because society pushes for mainstream, doesn’t mean it’s the only way to speak. Informal language doesn’t make you dumb!

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@DrPorcher #teacheredumatters we tend to conform as a society to the different stereotypes that surround language. We believe if one doesn’t use mainstream, they’re uneducated. To change this systematic prejudice, we must educate ourselves on different dialects to avoid unjust biases.

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@AvaWaxenberg @DrPorcher Hey! I feel many share the same experience of having multiple backgrounds/identities that make up who you are. It’s important to keep this in mind as educators, especially when students don’t use mainstream English, since their language may be a combination of their background.

[Daniella D @ddowning24]

@DrPorcher My mom’s tongue consists of Long Island dialect/accent. She annunciates certain sounds, and pronounces things in a way that makes others immediately know where she’s from—“Cawfee,” “motha.” Her tongue however is deemed “formal” because it’s mainstream English #teacheredumatters