Scaffolding Children’s Learning: Vygotsky and Early Childhood Education

P/B  • 182 pages
ISBN 9780935989687

Both scholarly and highly readable, this timely volume will be welcomed by early childhood educators, teachers, and students. Vygotsky and his theories emphasizing social, cultural, and societal development are clearly and comprehensively introduced with practical ideas for turning theory into practice. Includes discussion of key concepts such as play, language, assessment, development, special needs, and more