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Cultural-Historical Activity Theory and Action Research

Mind, Culture, and Activity, 2011
The aim of this special issue is to provide a platform for comprehensive and critical discussion of the issues arising from methodology and practice in the experience of those working in the field of socio-cultural research with a cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT) and/or action research (AR) orientation.
Somekh, Bridget, Nissen, Morten
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Cultural Historical Activity Theory

2009
This chapter reviews the origins, approaches and roles associated with the use of cultural historical activity theory (CHAT) in information systems (IS) research. The literature is reviewed and examples are discussed from IS and related fields of human-computer interaction (HCI), computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) and computer supported ...
Faraja Teddy Igira, Judith Gregory
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The Self in Cultural-Historical Activity Theory

Theory & Psychology, 2004
This paper suggests a framework in which the importance of the individual dimension and agency can be reclaimed within a profoundly social and relational view of the self. Juxtaposed with recent research on the self, cultural-historical activity theory is discussed, including its foundational premises formulated by Vygotsky and its conception of the ...
Anna Stetsenko, Igor M. Arievitch
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Learning, Development, and Cultural-Historical Activity Theory

2012
In this chapter, we (a) contextualize early childhood science and (b) outline the foundation of our approach: cultural-historical activity. We focus on the dynamic aspects of the theory, as A. N. Leont’ev originally presented it and as it was subsequently further developed by Russian (Il’enkov, Mikhailov) and Western scholars (Holzkamp, Dreier, Nissen).
Wolff-Michael Roth   +2 more
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Understanding Cultural Historical Activity Theory

2010
This chapter will focus on the contributions of Lev Semenovich Vygotsky and post-Vygotskian scholars who played a critical role in the development of Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and the emergence of activity systems analysis. I will begin with a discussion of the historical background that is related to the CHAT literature.
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Cultural historical activity theory and professional learning

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2004
In this article I will discuss the route by which I came to work with Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). The brief tracing of my own biography will highlight theoretical and methodological milestones. I will then discuss my current work, with colleagues, on approaches to investigating and improving the learning of professionals who are ...
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Linking complexity with cultural historical activity theory

International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2006
This paper explores the similarities and differences between complexity science’s and cultural–historical activity theory’s understandings of human learning. Notable similarities include their emphasis on the importance of social systems or collectives in understanding human knowledge and practices, as well as their characterization of systems ...
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