Bernstein though that using restricted codes of language disadvantaged pupils at school because_____________?

Correct answer: A. they involved short simple sentences with a small vocabulary

  • A. they involved short simple sentences with a small vocabulary
  • B. they referred to explicit context independent meanings
  • C. they prevented children from communicating outside of their peer groups
  • D. this pattern of speech made them the target of bullying

Explanation

Bernstein associated restricted codes with short, context-bound utterances and a relatively limited vocabulary, whereas elaborated codes make meanings explicit and context-independent. This difference can disadvantage pupils when schools mainly reward elaborated speech.

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