Vygotsky's developmental theory an introduction

Bodrova, Elena. (Added Author). Leong, Deborah. (Added Author). Davidson, John M. (Added Author). Davidson, Frances W. (Added Author). Davidson Films (Added Author). Canadian Learning Company. (Added Author).

Summary: Presents Lev Vygotsky's early childhood learning theories and demonstrates them in classrooms. Development, according to Vygotsky, cannot be separated from its social context and it is misleading to evaluate children only on what they accomplish independently.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (28 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: San Luis Obispo, Calif. : Davidson Films ; Woodstock, Ont. : [distributed by] Canadian Learning Company, c1994.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Seldom cited in western psychology until the 1990's, Lev Vygotsky's theories are now basic to an understanding of cognitive psychology. Using visuals from his native Russia, animations, Margaret Mead's anthropological films and footage of American classrooms, students are introduced to the dramatic biography and seminal concepts of this brilliant thinker. Vygotsky's useful concept of the Zone of Proximal Development is explained using graphics and teaching episodes, adding much to students' understanding of constructivistic learning theory. (from container)
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Children construct knowledge -- Learning can lead development -- Social context & development -- Language and development.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Script written and narrated by Elena Bodrova and Deborah J. Leong ; director, John Davidson ; producer, Frances Davidson ; videography, Wright Arts ; editing, Mark Wright, John Davidson ; music, Thad Davidson.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Restrictions: BC public-post-secondary institutions only.