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Social Interactionism in Language Teaching
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- 1. Social Interactionism inLanguage Teaching: A Psychological Perspective Lecturer: Aniana Gonzales
- 2. Introduction to SocialInteractionism • Social interactionism is a sociological and psychological theory • Developed from work of George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer • Focuses on how meaning is created through social interaction • Emphasizes the role of language in cognitive development
- 3. Key Principles ofSocial Interactionism • Reality is socially constructed through interaction • Learning occurs through social exchanges • Language development is inherently social • Meaning is negotiated through shared experiences • Symbols and gestures are crucial for communication
- 4. Vygotsky's Influence • Zoneof Proximal Development (ZPD) • Scaffolding in language learning • Social interaction as key to cognitive development • Role of more knowledgeable others • Cultural tools and psychological development
- 5. Application in LanguageTeaching • Interactive classroom activities • Peer learning and group work • Role-play and simulations • Authentic communication tasks • Cultural context integration
- 6. The Role ofthe Teacher • Facilitator rather than instructor • Creates opportunities for interaction • Monitors and guides social learning • Provides contextual support • Encourages collaborative dialogue
- 7. Classroom Implementation Strategies •Think-pair-share activities • Discussion circles • Project-based learning • Collaborative writing tasks • Interactive technology use
- 8. Assessment in SocialInteractionist Approach • Performance-based assessment • Portfolio development • Peer evaluation • Interactive oral assessments • Continuous feedback loops
- 9. Benefits and Challenges Benefits: •Enhanced social skills • Improved language retention • Increased motivation Challenges: • Time management • Individual participation monitoring • Assessment complexity
- 10. Future Directions andRecommendations • Integration with digital technologies • Cross-cultural applications • Research opportunities • Professional development needs • Adaptation to online learning environments