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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, Maria Inês Mafra Goulart, Katerina Plakitsi   +2 more
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Cross-cultural research in the cultural-historical activity theory tradition

2011
Introduction and purpose The purpose of this chapter is to create a dialogue between Russian and American research on the role of culture in the constitution of human psychological functioning. Collectively we share the ‘cultural-historical activity’ tradition, which takes its inspiration and initial empirical work from the studies carried out by L ...
Michael Cole, Boris G. Meshcheryakov, I. V. Ponomariov   +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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Research Trends in Cultural-Historical Activity Theory in Korea

The Education Research Institute
This study aims to systematically examine research trends and derive major characteristics by analyzing 216 studies on Cultural-Historical Activity Theory published in domestic journals from 1998 to 2023. The study is divided into four stages: the introductory period (1998–2006), the exploration period (2007–2012), the settlement period (2013–2018 ...
Yang Joo Park, Na Ra Yun
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Leveraging Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) in Education

International Journal of Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities
The rapid development of digital technology around the world has significantly transformed education, influencing how knowledge is produced, disseminated, and consumed globally. This paper explores the application of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) within education, emphasizing its potential to navigate the complexities and opportunities ...
Osamu Ikeda, Suyik Binarkaheni
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Activity Theory Is a Dead End for Cultural-Historical Psychology

Culture & Psychology, 2000
In this article, activity theory is analysed. Specific examples for the analysis are taken from Ratner’s (2000) article on emotions. It is concluded that activity theory in general and Ratner’s approach in particular are deficient at three different levels of analysis: from a general theoretical approach to the study of mind to specific details of how ...
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Understanding and Examining Design Activities with Cultural Historical Activity Theory

2013
In this chapter, I discuss the need in instructional technology to understand design within the context of complex real-world human activities. I propose cultural historical activity theory (CHAT) as a theoretical framework that can provide a method for uncovering the complexities involved in real-world design.
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Discourse and identity in Cultural–Historical Activity Theory: A response

International Journal of Educational Research, 2007
This article provides a response to two of the papers in the collection. In doing so it takes up two issues: the conceptualization and analysis of discourse within Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and notions of identity and subject positioning within CHAT. Bernstein [(2000).
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