Scaffolding Children's Learning: Vygotsky and Early Childhood Education

by Laura E. Berk, Adam Winsler

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

Genres: Teaching

191 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this.
Comprehensive and thorough.
Insight into Vygotskian theory
Easy to read and understand

Illustrations are in black and white but it’s an old text

From NAEYC

I recommend reading

Offers insight as to how to scaffold young children