Scots as a language learning option in schools
7. Research
Activity 11
To develop a better understanding of the challenges around literacies development in indigenous languages in educational contexts, read the study '“I Learned That My Name Is Spelled Wrong”: Lessons from Mexico and Nepal on Teaching Literacy for Indigenous Language Reclamation' (2021) by de Krone and Weinberg, who have drawn conclusions that are highly relevant for teaching writing in Scots.
This well-written article will provide an excellent context for your teaching of creative writing in Scots as it promotes the acceptance for variety and writer voice and choice in writing indigenous non-standardised languages.
Read the article and take notes that will help you answer the question the authors pose at the start of the article: What are the opportunities and challenges of teaching writing in support of endangered language revitalization and reclamation?
Take notes on the following aspects of indigenous language writing in school contexts:
- opportunities
- challenges
- literacies aspects
- experiences
- lessons learned
Now read our
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and compare this with your own notes.