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'I Treat Them All the Same': Teacher-Pupil Talk in Multiethnic Classrooms.

Authors :
Biggs, A. P.
Edwards, Viv
Source :
Language and Education: An International Journal. 1991 5(3):161-176.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Examination of the interactions of five teachers working with multiethnic classes of five and six year olds in the United Kingdom found that the teacher interacted less frequently with black than white children and also spent less time with black students discussing particular tasks. (21 references) (Author/CB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0950-0782
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Language and Education: An International Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ445899
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research