Table Of ContentSECTION I The Vygotskian Framework: The Cultural-Historical Theory of Development Chapter 1 Introduction to the Vygotskian Approach Chapter 2 Acquiring Mental Tools and Higher Mental Functions Chapter 3 The Vygotskian Framework and Other Theories of Development and Learning SECTION II Strategies for Development and Learning Chapter 4 The Zone of Proximal Development Chapter 5 Tactics: Using Mediators Chapter 6 Tactics: Using Language Chapter 7 Tactics: Using Shared Activities SECTION III Applying the Vygotskian Approach to Development and Learning in Early Childhood Chapter 8 Developmental Accomplishments and Leading Activity: Infants and Toddlers Chapter 9 Supporting the Developmental Accomplishments of Infants and Toddlers Chapter 10 Developmental Accomplishments and the Leading Activity: Preschool and Kindergarten Chapter 11 Supporting the Developmental Accomplishments in Preschool and Kindergarten Chapter 12 Developmental Accomplishments and the Leading Activity: Primary Grades Chapter 13 Supporting the Developmental Accomplishments in the Primary Grades Chapter 14 Dynamic Assessment: Application of the Zone of Proximal Development Epilogue Glossary References Author Index Subject Index
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisAs the only text of its kind, this book provides in-depth information about Vygotsky's theories, neo-Piagetians' findings, and concrete explanations and strategies that instruct teachers how to influence student learning and development. KEY TOPICS: Key changes to this edition include a new chapter on dynamic assessment, separate and expanded chapters on developmental accomplishments of infants and toddlers, preschool/kindergarten, and primary grades and on supporting those accomplishments, and elaborations of Vygotsky's ideas from neo-Vygotskians from Russia. Pre-K through 3 inservice teachers and other early childhood development educators., As the only text of its kind, this book provides in-depth information about Vygotsky's theories, neo-Vygotskians' findings, and concrete explanations and strategies that instruct teachers how to influence student learning and development. Key changes to this edition include a new chapter on dynamic assessment, separate and expanded chapters on developmental accomplishments of infants and toddlers, preschool/kindergarten, and primary grades and on supporting those accomplishments, and elaborations of Vygotsky's ideas from neo-Vygotskians from Russia. FEATURES Written for the beginning student , the book provides a clear discussion of Vygotskian principles including...a historical overview and a complete chapter on the "Zone of Proximal Development," (ZPD). Each section of the book builds on the other... framework, strategies, and applications of the Vygotskian approach. The work of Vygotsky is compared in a fair and balanced way with the work of Piaget. Examples and activities have been class-tested in a variety of classroom environments including a Head Start program, private preschool, and in the Denver Public Schools., As the only text of its kind, this book provides in-depth information about Vygotsky's theories, neo-Vygotskians' findings, and concrete explanations and strategies that instruct teachers how to influence student learning and development. Key changes to this edition include a new chapter on dynamic assessment, separate and expanded chapters on developmental accomplishments of infants and toddlers, preschool/kindergarten, and primary grades and on supporting those accomplishments, and elaborations of Vygotsky's ideas from neo-Vygotskians from Russia. FEATURES : Written for the beginning student , the book provides a clear discussion of Vygotskian principles including...a historical overview and a complete chapter on the "Zone of Proximal Development," (ZPD). Each section of the book builds on the other... framework, strategies, and applications of the Vygotskian approach. The work of Vygotsky is compared in a fair and balanced way with the work of Piaget. Examples and activities have been class-tested in a variety of classroom environments including a Head Start program, private preschool, and in the Denver Public Schools., As the only text of its kind, this book provides in-depth information about Vygotsky's theories, neo-Piagetians' findings, and concrete explanations and strategies that instruct teachers how to influence student learning and development. Key changes to this edition include a new chapter on dynamic assessment, separate and expanded chapters on developmental accomplishments of infants and toddlers, preschool/kindergarten, and primary grades and on supporting those accomplishments, and elaborations of Vygotsky's ideas from neo-Vygotskians from Russia. Pre-K through 3 inservice teachers and other early childhood development educators.
LC Classification NumberLB1139.23.B63 2007