Double Entry Journal #9

It is important for students to use primary language during literacy events in order for them to express their thoughts and ideas without having to worry about being "corrected". This definitely applies to children with Appalachian dialects, if a student is understanding the subject being taught they need to feel they can answer the questions with the confidence they are correct and not worry if they are using "proper English". 

Some of the differences between student centered perspective and teacher centered perspective include:
Students centered perspective:

• more student-student interaction
• create their own questions
• make their own connections

Teacher centered perspective:

• more teacher-student interaction
• teacher posed questions
• more structured environment

Here is a link to an article about Appalachian literature incorporated in an American Literature class.