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Peer reviewedHale, Janice E. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
Maintains that educators need to dignify the language and cognitive experiences of African-American children. Asserts that African-American culture emphasizes charismatic and stylistic uses of language. Teachers must understand African-American cultural styles if they are to create cultural continuity for African-American children who attend…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education
