Assuming a teacher makes a point to correct students' errors in grammar and pronunciation when talking in class, should a teacher instruct a black student who uses the word "axed" to instead say "asked"?
2007-01-25 11:45:02 · 18 answers · asked by Beige Lantern 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I find that it is important to teach a student correct word pronounciation. BUT...they also need to know how to "code switch". Code switching is being able to say "axed" on the corner in the hood, but changing it to "asked" when writing formal papers and addressing professionals, public speaking, etc.
2007-01-25 11:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Suzee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the teacher should correct the student. The teacher's job is to teach students the correct and proper language. Just because the student is black, they should get to misprounce words and not be corrected? That makes no sense.
2007-01-25 11:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ebonics is such a hoax!! If you want your students to truly succeed in the real world you will offer them as much help as possible in grammar and syntax. It might sound politically correct to "not offend" this student and encourage him/her in their incorrect English usage. But the reality is he or she will need to fill out a job or college application someday. The recruiter reading their material won't give them any slack. Stick to what's right in teaching the basics and you won't go wrong... neither will your students in the long run.
2007-01-25 12:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by Blessed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should teach mainstream English. The English people will need to speak when doing a mainstream job. Pick an average, middle class job, from the average company, in order to stay mainstream. Aim for the middle - and that is not 'axed'.
2007-01-25 13:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much so. Wouldn't you correct someone who said "dog" instead of "cat". Well, it's the same thing, only "politically correct" or pure nonsense not to correct such horrible pronunciation. God Bless you.
2007-01-25 11:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. When I taught English, I made a point to tell them WHY I was correcting them, and talk about audience and context. They got it -- they were just too lazy to change their habits sometimes I think.
2007-01-25 12:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
2007-01-26 09:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Also, instruct the current vernacular when possible. As in pronunciaton "chirrun" v/s "chill-uns" if refering to "children".
2007-01-25 12:01:25 · answer #8 · answered by J. D. Ella es bella vixon. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course...unless the teacher thinks that a job interviewer won't care about it, either.
2007-01-25 11:53:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All school personnel should model correct English usage.
2007-01-25 12:18:32 · answer #10 · answered by David G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋