Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An Introduction through Narratives (MM Textbooks, 11)
Swain, Prof. Merrill; Kinnear, Dr. Penny; Steinman, Linda
ISBN 10: 1783093161 ISBN 13: 9781783093168
Published by Multilingual Matters, 2015
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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.
About the Authors:
Merrill Swain is Professor Emerita at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. She has researched and published extensively in the fields of second language learning, teaching and testing. Her recent interests include immersion education, languaging and the inseparability of cognition and emotion. She was President of AAAL and Vice President of AILA. She received the Distinguished Scholarship and Service Award of AAAL (2004) and received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Vaasa in Finland in 2011.
Penny Kinnear is Lecturer and Communication Coordinator for English Language Learning at the University of Toronto.
Linda C Steinman is Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University in Toronto.
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Title: Sociocultural Theory in Second Language ...
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: like_new
Edition: 2nd Edition