It is important to encourage students to use their primary language or switch code during literacy events because students are more at ease in using their primary language. This allows them to express their ideas and feelings more in depth and clearly. Switching allows these students to use words from the secondary language and intertwine the two languages to construct a deeper understanding. I feel that this should apply to students with the Appalachian dialects. These students need to feel comfortable enough to express their ideas in the classroom without fear of being corrected or laughed at. This freedom of literacy is very important for them to continue to have the desire to express themselves and their ideas.
Reading aloud from a teacher centered perspective is when the students read or listen to a book and gather the information and understanding that the teacher wants them to have from the book. The teacher will create questioning designed around there desired results. Reading aloud from a student centered perceptive is very different. The students will read or listen to the stories and then come up with their own line of questioning for discussion of the story. This will allow the students to realize the same story from different perspectives.
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Childrens Literature that Reflects Appalachian Culture
This website contains a list of books that are relevant to the Appalchian culture. However the websites author does recommend you read the book to verify it contains the information about Appalachian culture you are looking for prior to using it in the classroom.
Great recommendation! It's always important to preview materials before showing them in class!
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