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Second Language Literacy Pedagogy: A Sociocultural Theory Perspective

Second Language Literacy Pedagogy: A Sociocultural Theory Perspective

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This book provides a new second language literacy pedagogy that combines Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory of Mind and Systemic Functional Linguistics to address long-standing challenges in L2 curriculum and literacy development. The author presents detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses and results of multiple forms of data to demonstrate the effectiveness of the pedagogy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2023
Publisher: Multilingual Matters


This book is a groundbreaking exploration of a novel approach to second language literacy pedagogy, designed to address some of the longstanding challenges in second language (L2) curriculum and literacy development. The author delves into the theoretical foundations of Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory of Mind and Systemic Functional Linguistics, explaining how they can be applied to literacy instruction in the form of Concept-Based Language Instruction and a Division-of-Labor Pedagogy. Through extensive qualitative and quantitative analyses, supported by a wealth of data, the author showcases the remarkable effectiveness of this pedagogy in various contexts. Moreover, the book provides a comprehensive background on the complex and interconnected concepts required for second language literacy development, offering a contrast to cognitivist approaches to reading pedagogy and research. By providing detailed insights and practical applications, the author empowers teachers and researchers to fully appreciate the theory and its potential to enhance their practice. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing second language literacy education and achieving better outcomes for learners.
This book is a groundbreaking exploration of a novel approach to second language literacy pedagogy, designed to address some of the longstanding challenges in second language (L2) curriculum and literacy development. The author delves into the theoretical foundations of Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory of Mind and Systemic Functional Linguistics, explaining how they can be applied to literacy instruction in the form of Concept-Based Language Instruction and a Division-of-Labor Pedagogy. Through extensive qualitative and quantitative analyses, supported by a wealth of data, the author showcases the remarkable effectiveness of this pedagogy in various contexts. Moreover, the book provides a comprehensive background on the complex and interconnected concepts required for second language literacy development, offering a contrast to cognitivist approaches to reading pedagogy and research. By providing detailed insights and practical applications, the author empowers teachers and researchers to fully appreciate the theory and its potential to enhance their practice. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing second language literacy education and achieving better outcomes for learners.

This book is a groundbreaking exploration of a novel approach to second language literacy pedagogy, designed to address some of the longstanding challenges in second language (L2) curriculum and literacy development.


The author delves into the theoretical foundations of Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory of Mind and Systemic Functional Linguistics, explaining how they can be applied to literacy instruction in the form of Concept-Based Language Instruction and a Division-of-Labor Pedagogy. Through extensive qualitative and quantitative analyses, supported by a wealth of data, the author showcases the remarkable effectiveness of this pedagogy in various contexts. Moreover, the book provides a comprehensive background on the complex and interconnected concepts required for second language literacy development, offering a contrast to cognitivist approaches to reading pedagogy and research. By providing detailed insights and practical applications, the author empowers teachers and researchers to fully appreciate the theory and its potential to enhance their practice. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing second language literacy education and achieving better outcomes for learners.


Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800417632

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