Page | 26 Language and literacy interaction in the classroom. The work of Vygotsky (1978) has long served as a foundation for much of the research and theory on cognitive and linguistic development. He strongly believed in the role of social interaction in the development of cognition and language and thus literacy. Students cannot learn a language or develop literacy in a rote manner and have it be preserved or applied in any meaningful way. Further, Bruner’s (1977) work also emphasized the importance of revisiting concepts and ideas. He noted that learning requires a continual deepening of understanding in progressively more complex ways. Engage contains multiple opportunities for repeated interaction in pairs, small groups, and whole groups. Vocabulary, concepts, and literacy skills are practiced and applied throughout the curriculum. This repetition with meaningful, curated interaction supports all students.
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