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Access Type
WSU Access
Date of Award
January 2023
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ed.D.
Department
Elementary Education
First Advisor
Kathryn Roberts
Abstract
This mixed-methods research study examined teacher perceptions of AAVE and the ways in which different factors influence how teachers value and use African American Vernacular English in the classroom. The results of the study found that there were no significant differences in AAVE perceptions when considering the highest degree earned, grade level taught, being a speaker of AAVE, taking a college course or professional development on diversity, race, and teaching tenure. However, results indicated that region of the country and being a teacher of record for AAVE-speaking students had a positive impact on perceptions of the use of AAVE. Implications of the research findings are discussed and future research topics are recommended.
Recommended Citation
Harris, Angela Shawnette, "Teacher Perception Of The Use Of Aave In The Classroom" (2023). Wayne State University Dissertations. 3797.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/3797