Tools of the Mind
The Vygotskian Approach to Early Childhood Education
3rd Edition
Published on 24. April 2024
Book
Hardback
294 pages
978-0-367-75966-7 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its third edition, this classic text remains the seminal resource for in-depth information about major concepts and principles of the cultural-historical theory developed by Lev Vygotsky, his students, and colleagues, as well as three generations of neo-Vygotskian scholars in Russia and the West. Featuring two new chapters on brain development and scaffolding in the zone of proximal development, as well as additional content on technology, dual language learners, and students with disabilities, this new edition provides the latest research evidence supporting the basics of the cultural-historical approach alongside Vygotskian-based practical implications. With concrete explanations and strategies on how to scaffold young children's learning and development, this book is essential reading for students of early childhood theory and development.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Zeichnung, 5 s/w Tabellen
5 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
781 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-75966-7 (9780367759667)
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Persons
Elena Bodrova is Co-Founder and Knowledge Advisor at Tools of the Mind, Inc. Prior to her coming to the US, she studied and later worked in Russia with second- and third-generation Vygotskian scholars.
Deborah Leong is Co-Founder and President of Tools of the Mind, Inc. and Professor Emerita of Cognitive and Developmental Psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA.
Deborah Leong is Co-Founder and President of Tools of the Mind, Inc. and Professor Emerita of Cognitive and Developmental Psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA.
Content
SECTION 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. Tools of the Mind and Brain Development. Chapter 4. The Vygotskian Framework and Other Theories of Child Development, Learning, and Education. SECTION II. Strategies for Development and Learning. Chapter 5. The Zone of Proximal Development. Chapter 6. Dynamic Assessment: Application of the Zone of Proximal Development. Chapter 7. Scaffolding in the Zone of Proximal Development. Chapter 8. Tactics for Scaffolding: Using Mediators. Chapter 9. Tactics for Scaffolding: Using Language. Chapter 10. Tactics for Scaffolding: Using Shared Activities. SECTION III. Applying the Vygotskian Approach to Development and Learning in Early Childhood. Chapter 11. Developmental Accomplishments and Leading Activity: Infants and Toddlers. Chapter 12. Supporting the Developmental Accomplishments of Infants and Toddlers. Chapter 13. Developmental Accomplishments and the Leading Activity: Preschool and kindergarten.
Chapter 14. Supporting Developmental Accomplishments in Preschool and Kindergarten. Chapter 15. Developmental Accomplishments and Leading Activity in the Primary Grades. Chapter 16. Supporting the Developmental Accomplishments in the Primary Grades. References.
Chapter 14. Supporting Developmental Accomplishments in Preschool and Kindergarten. Chapter 15. Developmental Accomplishments and Leading Activity in the Primary Grades. Chapter 16. Supporting the Developmental Accomplishments in the Primary Grades. References.