Ecological systems theory and second language research

• Published in: Language teaching Vol. 56; no. 3; pp. 333 - 348
• Main Authors: Chong, Sin Wang, Isaacs, Talia, McKinley, Jim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Classroom observation; Complexity; Complexity theory; Context; Ecological research; Ecosystems; Educational Research; Educational technology; Language acquisition; Language policy; Learning Processes; Linguistics; Research Timeline; Second language learning; Social sciences; Sociocultural theory; System theory; Teacher education; Teaching

“Context” has been increasingly featured and acknowledged in second language (L2) research because L2 teaching is recognised to be shaped by the environments in which it is situated. Numerous theoretical perspectives were introduced to L2 research that aim to capture the contextual forces at work in...