A vision of Vygotsky

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A vision of Vygotsky

Joan Wink, LeAnn G. Putney

Allyn and Bacon, c2002

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-174) and index

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This book will introduce students to Vygotskian theories of teaching, learning, and development and show how that theory can be applied in current classrooms. Vygotsky's work continues to be applied and studied in Teacher Education and Educational Psychology. In this book, his work is presented using authentic classroom vignettes and visuals. Meaningful language and various scholarly perspectives that help students access abstract ideas are used throughout.

Table of Contents

List of Figures. Preface. Introduction. I. PART ONE 1. Theorizing Theories and Thinking Thoughts. PART TWO: THREE PRINCIPAL PRINCIPLES. 2. Thought and Language. 3. Sociocultural Teaching and Learning. 4. The Zone of Proximal Development. PART THREE: A CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY. 5. Intersubjectivity, Intertextuality, Intercontextuality, concept of Consequential Progressions. 6. Beyond Vygotsky. 7. Mentoring: Vygotsky's Vision Extended. Works Cited.

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