Sociocultural Theory and the Pedagogical Imperative in L2 Education: Vygotskian Praxis and the Research/Practice Divide

by James P. Lantolf and Matthew E. Poehner

Book Overview

Rejecting the dichotomy between theory and practice that dominates SLA and language teaching, this book proposes an approach based on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, according to which the two activities are inherently connected.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415894174
• ISBN13: 9780415894173
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"