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Co-action of Learners: Resolved and Unresolved Issues

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Experimental research into co-action of learners, its structure and its role in the formation of developmental outcomes of learning in elementary school age was directed by the internal logic of the theory and practice of learning activity created by D.B. Elkonin, V.V. Davydov and their disciples. In 1970–80s, a gap was recognized between the cooperative search for new ways to solve novel educational tasks as performed in the classroom and the basic theory employed in design of the classroom practice. To bridge this gap, two questions were answered: (1) what forms of cooperation and communication are adequate for the content of educational activities based on a theoretical generalization; (2) what is the role of collaboration with peers in shaping core learning activities. The paper describes new challenges that currently face researchers in this area and formulates hypotheses about the nature of co-action. We present the experimental evidence that the Elkonin-Davydov educational system effectively promotes and shapes co-action of learners.

Source: Psychological Science and Education

DOI: 10.17759/pse.2020250405

Author: G.A. Zuckerman

Institutions: Russian Academy of Education, Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education

Language: English

Topic: Psychology of Development and Education

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation