Prior - Sociocultural Theory of Writing

The sociocultural theory of writing looks at how writers select places for writing and structure the times at which they write. For example, writing everyday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in their study while drinking coffee.

Also, writing is learned implicitly rather than explicitly. Furthermore, writing is an implicit activity, which means that it is connected to us personally without outside influences. Who are we as individuals? Where have we been and where are we going?

"Sociocultural theory seeks to understand how culturally and historically situated meanings are constructed, reconstructed, and transformed through social mediation."

Learning happens through social interaction.

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