Discuss in detail what Lisa Delpit means by the “silenced dialogue” and the “culture of power”. Please provide rich details of examples that you can imagine that might represent them. What are the debates that Delpit makes around literacy and the teaching of “standard” English. Do you agree or disagree with her arguments and why? Please provide evidence to back your position.
Finally please reflect on this question as well
What role do you think teacher education programs should play in preparing teachers for cultural factors in the classroom?
