Play, Cognitive Development, and the Social World: Piaget, Vygotsky, and Beyond.

Nicolopoulou, A.

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ERIC Number: EJ467492

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Publication Date: 1993

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Play, Cognitive Development, and the Social World: Piaget, Vygotsky, and Beyond.

Nicolopoulou, A.

Human Development, v36 n1 p1-23 1993

Provides a critical overview of research on play and cognitive development and an analysis of the two major theoretical frameworks (from Piaget and Vygotsky) that have informed it. Outlines the key features of a more powerful research perspective that defines and shapes the context of play as a social activity. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Context Effect, Cultural Background, Imagination, Literature Reviews, Piagetian Theory, Play, Pretend Play, Research Needs, Social Environment, Sociocultural Patterns, Symbolism

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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