Learning, Learning About and Learning Through Language

Abstract

Many theories have evolved over the years on language and learning. Halliday’s (1981) theory on Learning, Learning about and Learning through language is discussed in this paper. For any learning, use of language as well as interaction with others is necessary. Language learning is not a solo process, it has to be developed through social interaction.

The paper elaborates on the three facets of Learning, the distinctions and inter relationship among them. The concept of scaffolding and its help to make learning a language more effective is described. The three facets seem alike, but studying them apart helps to understand their individual contribution to the language development of the child.