1st Edition
Sociocultural Theory and the Pedagogical Imperative in L2 Education Vygotskian Praxis and the Research/Practice Divide
CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Theory/Practice Gap in Applied Linguistics
Chapter 2 Sociocultural Theory and the Dialectic of Praxis: An Alternative to the Theory/Research-Practice Gap
Chapter 3 Psychology of the Social Environment
Chapter 4 A Theory of Developmental Education
Chapter 5 L2 Systemic Theoretical Instruction: Experimental-Developmental Studies
Chapter 6 L2 Systemic Theoretical Instruction: Intact Classroom Studies
Chapter 7 The Zone of Proximal Development and Dynamic Assessment
Chapter 8 Dynamic Assessment and L2 Development
Chapter 9 Conclusion
References
Biography
James P. Lantolf is the George and Jane Greer Professor in Language Acquisition and Applied Linguistics in the Department of Applied Linguistics at Penn State University, USA.
Matthew E. Poehner is Associate Professor and Program Director of the K-12 teacher certification program in World Languages Education and Applied Linguistics in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Penn State University, USA.
"This book’s up-to-date, detailed exposition of L2 SCT research, concepts, and pedagogical practice is certain to appeal to experienced and curious SCT researchers." —Applied Linguistics
