11.20.06
Vygotsky, L. (1978). Mind in Society. Ch 4-6
Vygotsky, L. (1978). Mind in Society. Ch 4-6
Ch. 4 Internalization of Higher Psychological Functions – Vygotsky clarifies somewhat the relation between tool and sign as well as talks about how simple reactions become more complex processes and are then internalized.
Ch. 5 Problems of Method - Vygotsky makes the claim that though their perspectives may differ psychologist study things in strikingly similar ways. He then goes in to contrast his approach, which focuses on analyzing processes and explanation. Later there is a discussion of choice research.
Ch. 6 Educational Implications – Talks about three different perspectives in thinking about learning and development, then contrasts these with ZPD. I probably didn’t get as much out of chapter 4 as I should have, some more focused reading might be warranted. I also added on Chapter 6 because I’m a fan of ZPD. I liked Vygotsky’s approach to criticizing the scientific approach of other psychologists in chapter 5. I’m sure they all weren’t studying things in the same way, but to be able to say that most were does make one think.
