Sociocultural theory in second language education : an introduction through narratives /: an introduction through narratives. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Merrill Swain, Penny Kinnear and Linda Steinman.
• Authors: Kinnear, Penny; Steinman, Linda
• Other Names: Swain, Merrill
• Contents: A note from the authors on the publication of this second edition Acknowledgements Vygotsky’s story in brief Introduction 1:Mona: Across time and geography Mediation 2:Madame Tremblay: A French immersion story The zone of proximal development (ZPD) 3:Narrative 1: Jody (talking to self) Narrative 2: Sophie and Rachel (talking to others and self) Languaging: Private speech and collaborative dialogue 4:Thaya: Writing across languages Everyday and scientific concepts: Establishing connections 5:Grace: The effect of affect Interrelatedness of cognition and emotion 6: Sandra’s story: A teacher’s dilemma Activity theory 7:Yang: Being assessed Assessment from an SCT perspective 8:Maria and the Beatles; Jean-Paul and Second Life The floor is yours Discussion Glossary
• Publisher Details: Bristol : Multilingual Matters
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 418.0071; EDUCATION / General; English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers -- Social aspects; Second language acquisition -- Social aspects; Language and culture; EDUCATION; Language teaching theory & methods
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781783093199; 1783093196
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