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Connecting Sociocultural Theory and Educational Practice: Galperin's Approach

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: Learning and instruction have always been important topics in the sociocultural school of thought founded by Vygotsky and further developed by his followers. Taking sociocultural ideas as a starting point, Piotr Galperin developed an original conceptual system and a new method of investigation that made teaching and learning a central part of psychological research. We analyze Galperin's theory and discuss its direct relevance for educational practice. The analysis is based on a spiral model that, we suggest, most adequately represents Galperin's procedure of the formation of mental actions. This model helps to clarify the relevance of Galperin's approach to current issues in psychology and education.

Source: Educational Psychologist

DOI: 10.1207/s15326985ep4003_2

Authors: Igor M. Arievitch, Jacques P. P. Haenen

Institutions: College of Staten Island, City University of New York, Utrecht University

Language: English

Topic: Psychology of Development and Education

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2147941801

FWCI: 5.412

Cites: 56

Cited by: 113

Related to: 10