Charting the Agenda Educational Activity After Vygotsky

Vygotsky--one of the most talented and creative Soviet psychologists--had innovative theories of thought and speech important not only for psychology but for other disciplines, including linguistics, education, semiotics and sociology. InCharting theAgenda,Harry Daniels has brought together a range of experts to explore the work of Vygotsky and its influence and impact on educational practice. The contributors provide insight into the cultural processes that have influenced the development of Vygotsky's work and also offer their views on the practical and theoretical pedagogic developments that have taken place within their own professional and academic cultures. This book is divided into three parts. The first two provide a general introduction to Vygotsky's work and an exploration of his theoretical developments, while the final part is concerned with the educational implications of his work.Charting the Agendaacts as aforum for cross-disciplinary discussions in education. It provides lecturers, teachers and students with a general, detailed overview of important developments outside their own field to enable them to re-examine practice in their own discipline.Daniels, Harry is the author of 'Charting the Agenda Educational Activity After Vygotsky' with ISBN 9780415055109 and ISBN 0415055105.