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Brown, Anthony L. – Teachers College Record, 2011
Background/Context: Over the last three decades, considerable attention has been given to the social and educational conditions of Black males. Such observations have led to the accusation that Black males are "in crisis." Although such pronouncements call national attention to the needs of Black males, these discourses have helped to normalize…
Descriptors: Social Sciences, Males, African Americans, Educational Environment
Ashlock, Robert B. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
Focuses on the language used by elementary mathematics teachers and its relationship to students' understanding of mathematical concepts, as well as their misconceptions. Describes eight situations in which the use of precise, formal mathematical terms could be replaced by informal language, particularly when introducing new concepts. (TW)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Cognitive Structures, Discourse Analysis, Elementary Education