Most teachers recognize that it is inappropriate to correct a child's grammar under any circumstances. It is especially harmful to "correct" a child's dialect. From the child's point of view, this may be a direct criticism of him and an indirect slur on his family. A child whose ethnic, religious, or language background is different from that of the other children is always vulnerable. Even if the teacher is warm and accepting, the other children, through their words and actions, can make such a child feel different
Sensitive teachers make a special effort to make children with different backgrounds feel wanted and valued. These teachers check in with the parents to learn what makes the children comfortable and to find out how they are feeling about the classroom. Sensitive teachers learn all they can about each child's heritage and discover ways of helping each child feel proud of who she is.