Barbara Zurer Pearson|Tracy Conner|Janice E. Jackson
Removing obstacles for African American English-speaking children through greater understanding of language difference.
language difference among speakers african american english aae often considered language deficit based lack understanding aae variety following labov 1972 wolfram 1969 green 2002 2011 others define aae complex rulegoverned linguistic system briefly discuss language structures shares general american english gae others unique aae suggest ways mistaken ideas language variety add childrens difficulties learning mainstream dialect effect deny benefits educational programs propose linguistically informed approach highlights correspondences aae mainstream dialect trains students teachers understand language varieties metalinguistic level creates environments support academic achievement aaespeaking students finally present 3 program types recommended helping students achieve skills need successful multiple linguistic environments