Vygotsky's legacy : a foundation for research and practice

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Title:

Author:

Gredler, Margaret E.

ISBN:

9781593854911

Personal Author:

Gredler, Margaret E.

Publication Information:

New York : Guilford Press, c2008.

Physical Description:

xi, 242 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Introduction -- Research methods -- Cultural signs and symbols -- Development of the higher psychological functions -- Speech and cognitive development -- Development of thinking in concepts -- Structure and dynamics of age-related development -- Development of world view and personality -- A new way of thinking.

Personal Subject:

Vygotskiĭ, L. S. (Lev Semenovich), 1896-1934.

Subject Term:

Educational psychology.

Learning, Psychology of.

Added Author:

Shields, Carolyn Claytor.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0714/2007016140-t.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0730/2007016140-b.html

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Summary

Most educators are familiar with Lev Vygotsky's concept of the "zone of proximal development," yet the bulk of Vygotsky's pioneering theory of cognitive development largely remains unknown. This unique volume provides a systematic, authoritative overview of Vygotsky's work and its implications for educational research and practice. Major topics include how children develop higher-order thinking; the influences on cognitive development of teacher-student interactions, the family, and culture; and critical and stable periods in development from infancy through adolescence. Key concepts and research methods are explained in detail, and classroom examples and instructional suggestions are provided.