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ERIC Number: EJ360202
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Vygotsky and the Vygotskians.
Simon, Joan
American Journal of Education, v95 n4 p609-13 Aug 1987
In an attempt to make Vygotsky's theories more accessible, Wertsch in "Vygotsky and the Social Formation of Mind" takes significant liberties with the original works. That leads to serious errors and moves the focus away from the author's own psychological theories. (PS)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Educational Theories, Imitation, Intellectual Development, Observational Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Russian Studies; Vygotsky (Lev S)