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VYGOTSKY’S DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION ( DAVIDSON FILMS )

The work of Lev Vygotsky is increasingly cited as we reconsider the theory and practice of constructivist education. This program introduces the life, vocabulary and concepts of Lev Vygotsky. The video illustrates four basic concepts integral to his work: Children construct knowledge, learning can lead development, development cannot be separated from its social context, and language plays a central role in cognitive development. Elena Bodrova brings an easy familiarity to these concepts. Deborah Leongs commentary and the lively classroom examples enable students, teachers in training, and classroom teachers to incorporate these concepts into their understanding of child development. with deborah Leong, Ph.D. and Elena Bodrova, Ph.D. This is a short clip form the film. Further information is available at www.davidsonfilms.com.

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4 Responses to “VYGOTSKY’S DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION ( DAVIDSON FILMS )”

  1. krancioch Says:

    Short and sweet, …
    Short and sweet, just what I needed.

  2. weblifestylecoach Says:

    this video is used …
    this video is used in my psych class today. Good stuff! :D

  3. passionatehope Says:

    super thanks. …
    super thanks. needed something like this. “D

  4. LaurieSmith25 Says:

    thank you, an …
    thank you, an excellent summary of Vygotsky’s key points.

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