ABSTRACT
The focus of Chapter 2 is second language (L2) learning. The discussion traces the relationship between current L2 teaching and learning and Learning by Design. This is achieved through the examination of L2 frameworks, perspectives, and foci (in terms of themes and language use) that exhibit theoretical and instructional similarities with the pedagogy of focus. The chapter also includes information on L2 critical approaches and L2 teaching for social justice, as well as practical resources for L2 educators. The last section provides an example of an L2 social-reading task grounded in Learning by Design to synthesize, both textually and graphically, the conceptual and pedagogical links previously presented.
