Open AccessA Review of Socio-Cultural Theory
Author(s) -
Mahbobeh Rahmatirad
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
siasat journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2721-7469
pISSN - 2721-7450
DOI - 10.33258/siasat.v5i3.66
Subject(s) - behaviorism , learning theory , language acquisition , psychology , cognitive science , second language acquisition , grammar , field (mathematics) , sociology , epistemology , linguistics , cognitive psychology , mathematics education , philosophy , mathematics , pure mathematics , psychotherapist
The purpose of this study is to explore Vygotsky’s contribution to the socio-cultural theory in the field of education in general. Socio-Cultural Theory, based on Vygotskian thought, is a theory about the development of human cognitive and higher mental function. The theory specially emphasizes the integration of social, cultural and biological elements in learning processes and stresses the socio-cultural circumstances’ central role in human’s cognitive development. The study aims to elaborate the impact of social-cultural theory in the leaning. The study also reviews implications and applications of socio-cultural theory in second language acquisition. Moreover, this study also critiques the strong points and weakness points of this theory. There are a number of language learning theories which are introduced by researchers in second language research. These theories are based on research and observation in the field of language learning. B. F Skinner’s theory of behaviorism, Chomsky’s theory of Universal Grammar, Krashen’s five Hypotheses, connectionism and Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory have changed people’ mind of language learning.