A Vision of Vygotsky

By Joan Wink and Leann G. Putney

Book Overview

This book will introduce students to Vygotskian theories of teaching, learning, and development and show how that theory can be applied in current classrooms. Vygotsky's work continues to be applied... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321082400
• ISBN13: 9780321082404
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The Essence of Vygotsky

A must for educators! Wink & Putney capture the essence of Vygotsky's pedagogy in this easy-to-read book. They provide insight into how Vygotsky differs from the traditional behaviorist views of classroom interactions. The authors provide many practical examples of theory-into-classroom-practice from a Vygotskian point of view.