The Influence of L. S. Vygotsky on Education Theory, Research, and Practice.

Davydov, Vasily V.

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ERIC Number: EJ504395

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Influence of L. S. Vygotsky on Education Theory, Research, and Practice.

Davydov, Vasily V.

Educational Researcher, v24 n3 p12-21 Apr 1995

Discusses L. S. Vygotsky's theories and explores why these theories can affect the improvement and reform of contemporary education and research, both in Russia and in the United States. The author also examines the main theses behind Vygotsky's cultural historical theory of the psychological development of personality and how these theses are being used in Russian educational reform. (GR)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, History, Personality Development, Postsecondary Education

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: USSR

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