RSSSociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An Introduction through Narratives
Feb 14
Title: Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education (2nd Edition)
Subtitle: An Introduction through Narratives
Series Title: MM Textbooks
Publication Year: 2015
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
http://www.multilingual-matters.com/
Book URL: http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?isb=9781783093168
Author: Merrill Swain
Author: Penny Kinnear
Author: Linda Steinman
Hardback: ISBN: 9781783093175 Pages: 192 Price: U.K. £ 69.95
Hardback: ISBN: 9781783093175 Pages: 192 Price: U.S. $ 119.95
Paperback: ISBN: 9781783093168 Pages: 192 Price: U.K. £ 19.95
Paperback: ISBN: 9781783093168 Pages: 192 Price: U.S. $ 29.95
Abstract:
In this accessible introduction to Vygotskian sociocultural theory, narratives
illuminate key concepts of the theory. These key concepts include mediation;
Zone of Proximal Development; collaborative dialogue and private speech;
everyday and scientific concepts; the interrelatedness of cognition and
emotion; activity theory; and assessment. A final chapter provides readers
with an opportunity to consider two additional narratives and apply the SCT
concepts that they have become familiar with. We hear from learners, teachers
and researchers in a variety of languages, contexts, ages and proficiencies.
Intended for graduate and undergraduate audiences, this new edition of the
textbook includes controversies in the field, improved questions for
collaborative discussion and provides updated references to important work in
the literature of second language teaching, learning and research.
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