Urbanski, Kimberly Buescher
Second Language Literacy Pedagogy: A Sociocultural Theory Perspective (Second Language Acquisition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800417632
- author:
- Urbanski, Kimberly Buescher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Multilingual Matters Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Study & Teaching,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide to second language literacy pedagogy presents a new approach to teaching reading and writing in non-native languages. By combining Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory and Systemic Functional Linguistics, the author develops a Concept-Based Language Instruction framework that addresses long-standing challenges in L2 curriculum design.
The book provides detailed analyses of its effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative data, offering insights into how this pedagogy can inform literacy instruction. It also contrasts with traditional cognitivist approaches to reading pedagogy, providing a nuanced understanding of the interdependent concepts required for second language literacy development.
Written for teachers and researchers seeking to apply sociocultural theory to their practice, this book provides a detailed exploration of its principles and applications. With its focus on practical implementation, it offers a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their teaching methods in L2 literacy education.
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