Vygotskian Perspectives on Literacy Research
Constructing Meaning through Collaborative Inquiry
Peter Smagorinsky editor Carol D Lee editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:28th Nov '99
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This 2000 collection uses Vygotsky's cultural-historical theory of human development to frame their analyses of schooling.
The authors in this 2000 collection use Vygotsky's cultural-historical theory of human development to frame their analyses of schooling, with particular emphasis on the ways in which literacy practices are mediated by social interaction and cultural artifacts. This volume extends Vygotsky's cultural-historical theoretical framework to embrace nuances of learning and development.The authors in this 2000 collection use Vygotsky's cultural-historical theory of human development to frame their analyses of schooling, with particular emphasis on the ways in which literacy practices are mediated by social interaction and cultural artifacts. This volume extends Vygotsky's cultural-historical theoretical framework to embrace nuances of learning and development that are influenced by culture as instantiated through the experiences of race, ethnicity, and language variation. Rather than seeking to provide definitive answers to social questions using Vygotsky's core principles, the authors wrestle with educational problems through the mediation of Vygotsky's theory. In doing so, they both sharpen their focus on the problems and speak back to Vygotsky, helping to extend the foundation of his work to address modern problems. This collection serves as a form of collaborative inquiry that itself will stimulate further consideration of these topics.
"Set[s] a new agenda for literacy research." Harvard Educational Review
ISBN: 9780521638784
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
Weight: 400g
294 pages