Should Dialects Be Taught in Schools?

Abstract: It is argued that learning is better and more successful when conducted in the variety spoken by students. ... ' Besides, the use of students' native dialect in education enhances the social, cognitive, emotional and linguistic development of learners' in and out of school.

Why is it important to learn dialects?

Language and dialects preserve the unique cultural elements of a given place. ... Individual dialects may divide people even further. However, dialects express the unique qualities of a particular region. Dialects are important for international business and the overall well-being of our world.

How does dialect affect language?

Dialects vary by region and by social group. ... Dialect diversity, or language variation, reflects the fact that languages change over time and that people who live in the same area or maintain the same social identity share language norms; in other words, they speak the same dialect.

Marcus Vance

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