Abstract
This comprehensive paper aims to explore some of the
implications of the works of great theorists to work for a
conducive environment for teaching and learning English in
Pakistani schools. The theoretical premise for this study is the
very early studies of Jean Piaget (1926-1956) and Lev
Vygotsky (1934-1962). They remained a standard for
language studies for long in the west. Although their names
and some of the term such as scaffolding, zone of proximal
development may seem exotic to our educational system but
they provide some concrete and practical guidelines for
language studies. This paper presents the alternative as well
as complementary ideas of both Piaget and Vygotsky on
different issues such as child’s developmental stages,
egocentric speech in children, importance of language and the
role of the teacher and student in language learning. The
implication of their intersecting ideas for promoting a
supportive environment for English language teaching and
learning in Pakistan is then discussed in the paper.
Ghazala Kausar . (2015) Educational Implication of Piaget and Vygotsky Language Learning Theories in Pakistani Context: A Review , The Dialogue, Volume 10, Issue 3.
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