The Neo-Vygotskian Approach to Child Development Book

Introduction: the problem of determinants and mechanisms of child development; 1. Vygotsky's approach to child development; 2. The neo-Vygotskian elaboration of Vygotsky's approach to child development; 3. First year of life: emotional interactions with caregivers as the leading activity of infants; 4. Second and third years of life: object-centered joint activity with adults as the leading activity of toddlers; 5. Three to six-year-olds: sociodramatic play as the leading activity during the period of early childhood; 6. The period of middle childhood: learning at school as children's leading activity; 7. The period of adolescence: interactions with peers as the leading activity of adolescents; 8. Conclusion - the neo-Vygotskian approach to child development: accomplishments and shortcomings.