Honoring Black Language: A Path to Inclusive and Effective Structured Literacy

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Too often, Black Language is treated as something to “correct” rather than recognized as a legitimate language system with its own rules, grammar, and structure. This mindset reflects deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes that not only undermine students’ linguistic heritage but also limit the effectiveness of structured literacy by overlooking the linguistic strengths Black Language-speaking students bring to their learning.In this third session of CORE Learning’s Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Week: Fall ‘24 Series, Dr. Jasmine Rogers—a leading expert on Black Language and the Science of Reading—explains how even a few hours of instruction on Black English can help teachers recognize unconscious bias and enhance structured literacy instruction. Drawing from her classroom experience and research, she challenges the outdated belief that Black English hinders academic success and demonstrates how affirming it as an asset enables students to build on their knowledge, boosting literacy skills and confidence.By listening to this edWeb podcast, you gain evidence-based instructional practices that empower you to:Reflect on and adjust your beliefs and attitudes toward Black LanguageSupport Black Language-speaking students by leveraging their linguistic strengthsAddress unconscious bias to foster a more inclusive classroom environmentMake your literacy instruction more reflective of students’ lived experiencesLearn how even small shifts in your beliefs, attitudes, and literacy approach can lead to meaningful improvements. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.CORE LearningTransform teaching and learning so that every student thrives.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.