Competence in this dialect provides an individual with a wider range of academic, esthetic, social, business and professional options than would otherwise be available. One of the responsibilities of schools is to teach all students to read, write, speak and auditorially comprehend standard English in situations, topics, disciplines and audiences where it is required. The need for a standard language as a unifying force in a heterogeneous society does not diminish, in any way, the value of the languages and dialects of the various cultural groups within a local community. These indigenous language forms not only serve as an integral cultural and historical link for all groups, they also provide an important means of expression and creativity for individual speakers. It teaches verbal and nonverbal communication which meets the demands of different audiences, situations and topics.
Instruction is sensitive to the aspirations and needs of the learner.
It respects and builds on the culture, language and distinct learning styles the child brings to school and responds to the need to transmit specific skills and competencies. The curriculum must be based on a sound instructional model which cuts across all phases of the curriculum and school life and utilizes, where permissible, educational materials which are culturally familiar and valid.