Vygotsky Revisited: Nurturing Young Children's Understanding of Number.

Jones, Graham A.; Thornton, Carol A.

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ERIC Number: EJ478354

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Publication Date: 1993

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Vygotsky Revisited: Nurturing Young Children's Understanding of Number.

Jones, Graham A.; Thornton, Carol A.

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v15 n2-3 p18-28 Spr-Sum 1993

Describes Vygotsky's zones of proximal development, the importance of social interaction in learning through problem solving, and the benefits of modeling. Presents three implications for teaching and learning mathematics based on a teaching experiment focusing on these constructs. (MDH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Instructional Effectiveness, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Theories, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Place Value, Primary Education, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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