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<b>Call For Papers: 2027 Special Issue</b></div>
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Guest Editors Ibtissem Knouzi (York University), Penny Kinnear (OISE – University of Toronto), and Merrill Swain (OISE – University of Toronto) invite interested parties to submit papers for consideration in TESL Canada Journal's 2027 Special Issue,
<b>Vygotskian sociocultural theory: Transforming L2 teaching, learning, assessment, and research.</b></div>
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Vygotskian Sociocultural Theory (V-SCT), as a theory of mind, has had a major impact on second language (L2) theory and practice over the last four decades. It has challenged L2 educators' understanding of the genesis of L2 development and effective pedagogy
through a set of principles (see Swain, Kinnear & Steinman (2015) for a comprehensive and accessible review) such as the central role of interpsychological mediation, and the focus on concept-based teaching and curriculum design. However, as L2 educators and
researchers, often trained in cognitivist paradigms, redefine their roles and attempt to reconcile previous practices and beliefs with new concepts, many confusions persist (Knouzi, in press). These confusions exist especially with respect to key concepts
such as ZPD vs. i+1; mediation vs. scaffolding; role of concept-based language instruction in form-focused instruction; role of affect vs. positive psychology; and Dynamic Assessment vs. proficiency testing.</div>
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This special issue seeks to explain key V-SCT concepts and demonstrate their relevance to L2 theory and practice in Canadian contexts, as demonstrated by Canadian scholars through conceptual papers and empirical studies.</div>
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We invite submissions that examine and critique L2 development, teaching, and assessment practices, and teacher education from a V-SCT perspective, addressing topics such as, but not limited to, the following:</div>
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Role of mediation in learning and development, focusing on the range, affordances, and constraints of mediational means (including digital and multimodal) in L2 language classrooms.</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;">
Role of language as a cognitive tool (e.g., languaging, collaborative dialogue, instructional interactions)</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;">
Concept-based instruction in L2 classrooms and in teacher education programs</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;">
Dialectic relation between affect and cognition</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;">
Assessment</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;">
Activity theory-informed analysis of learner/teacher development</li></ul>
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Papers in English and French will be considered. We welcome papers for inclusion in one of three article categories: “Full-Length Research Articles” (original research), “Perspectives” (theoretical explorations of relevant issues), and “In the Classroom” (pedagogical
focus). Please refer to the <span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u><a style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA241e9060-756d-539e-39c1-69ff05284f25" href="http://www.teslcanadajournal.ca/index.php/tesl/about/submissions">TESL Canada Journal
author guidelines</a></u></span> for more information: <span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">
<u><a style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAe0d253af-c92e-d58d-be81-6279d86e6cbf" href="http://www.teslcanadajournal.ca/index.php/tesl/about/submissions">http://www.teslcanadajournal.ca/index.php/tesl/about/submissions</a></u></span>
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Interested authors are invited to submit a 400-word abstract (including references) to
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</b>by <b>February 01, 2026</b>.</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;">
Please indicate clearly the category to which your abstract belongs.</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;">
Notice of abstract acceptance will be emailed by <b>March 01, 2026</b>.</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;">
Full manuscripts are due <b>June 15, 2026</b>, and will be subject to a rigorous blind review process.</li></ul>
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In line with SCT principles, we will follow a process that fosters collegial mediation and creates opportunities for scholarly development. In a two-phase process, each contributor will be asked to review a paper in the special issue (blind review). Following
the first revisions and resubmission, all contributors will have the option to receive additional feedback through discussion at a meeting attended by SCT colleagues before submitting a final version. The special issue will be published in January-March, 2027.</div>
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If you have any questions or queries about this special issue, please contact Ibtissem Knouzi at <span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u><a style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA6cefd80b-4530-8a7f-dc82-6b544571e820" href="mailto:iknouzi@yorku.ca">iknouzi@yorku.ca</a></u></span>
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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>TESL Canada Journal</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b><u>EDITORS</u></b></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dr. Farahnaz Faez</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><i>Western University</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dr. Antonella Valeo</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><i>York University</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b><u>BOOK REVIEW EDITOR</u></b></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dr. Michael Karas</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times;"><i>Brock University</i></span></div>
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</i><span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b><u>EDITORIAL ASSISTANT</u></b></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Stephanie Kinzie</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><i>York University </i></span><br>
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