Vygotsky was one of the most talented and creative Soviet psychologists. His innovative theories of thought and speech are important not only for psychology but for other disciplines also - linguistics, education, semiotics and sociology. As the ideas of Piaget have decreased in popularity, so those of Vygotsky have increased and his impact in these other areas has begun to be felt. This is especially so in the field of education, and in this book Harry Daniels has brought together a range of experts to explore the work of Vygotsky and its influence and impact for educational practice.

The editors of this essential Reader recognise the valuable and varied benefits of connecting the two fields of education and psychology, and have carefully selected contributions to reflect current trends in the subject and examples of how knowledge has an impact on practice.
This lively and authoritative book features sections on topics as varied as:
* assessment
* language
* motivation
* cognition and development
* intelligence
* memory
* special educational needs
Psychology and education have an entwined relationship, but one that is often complex and...

The editors of this essential reader recognize the valuable and varied benefits of connecting the two fields of education and psychology, and have carefully selected contributions to reflect current trends in the subject and examples of how knowledge has an impact on practice. This lively and authoritative book features sections on topics as varied as assessment, language, motivation, cognition and development, intelligence, memory, and special educational needs.
Psychology and education have an entwined relationship, and one that is often complex and delicate. Day-to-day pressures of...

L. S. Vygotsky was an early twentieth century Russian social theorist whose writing exerts a significant influence on the development of social theory in the early twenty first century. His non-deterministic, non-reductionist account of the formation of mind provides current theorietical developments with a broadly drawn yet very powerful sketch of the ways in which humans shape and are shaped by social, cultural, and historical conditions. The Cambridge Companion to Vygotsky is a comprehensive text that provides students, academics, and practioners with a critical perspective on Vygotsky and...

Inclusive education refers to the incorporation of special needs classes and pupils into mainstream education. It is a key movement in school level education across the world. This volume provides overviews and approaches to inclusive education from around the world. It defines the philosophical, political, educational and social implications of inclusion, and maps out the dilemmas facing its successful implementation.

In this volume, a respected group of researchers and practitioners, who share concerns for equity and excellence in education, write about their thoughts and concerns for the future of special needs education. They bring different perspectives on the value base which underpins current practice; they explore some of the pedagogic concerns which are raised by practices of inclusion; they reflect on different aspects of the processes of collaboration which may well be of considerable importance in the development of inclusive practice; and they consider the position of pressure groups in the...

Following the Salamanca agreement and other international treaties, the contributors to this volume draw upon research and practice in a number of countries to describe advances in meeting the needs of children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Teacher support teams are school-based, problem-solving groups which function to support pupils indirectly through teacher collaboration. The principle behind these support teams is to make the most of the knowledge and skills of teachers already in a school. This handbook offers training information and activities useful in the setting up, running and evaluation of this provision, where teachers can exchange their knowledge of different teaching approaches and methods, and seek peer support for problems they have experienced in the classroom. The book provides useful timetables,...

The book is a collection about cultural-historical activity theory as it has been developed and applied by Yrjo Engestrom. The work of Engestrom is both rooted in the legacy of Vygotsky and Leont ev and focuses on current research concerns that are related to learning and development in work practices. His publications cross various disciplines and develop intermediate theoretical tools to deal with empirical questions. In this volume, Engestrom s work is used as a springboard to reflect on the question of the use, appropriation, and further development of the classic heritage within activity...

Leading scholars from the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand nterrogate the assumptions and links between the different elements of education and how they might relate to the economy.