In play, a child is always above his average age, above his daily behavior; in play, it is as though he were a head taller than himself (Lev Vygotsky 1896-1934)
Despite his premature death at the age of just 37, Lev Vygotsky is widely considered as one of the leading developmental psychologists of the 20th century. In addition to his seminal contribution to the relationship between language and thought, Lev Vygotsky also put forward ideas regarding the psychology of play, in particular the process of self-regulation through creative play.
This classic article which was orginally given in the form of a speech provides several key insights into Lev Vygotsky's theories of play.
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1 comment:
Hi David,
After reading your post on “Play and its Role in the Mental Development of the Child” by Lev Vygotsky.
I wanted to add Vygotsky profound statement:
“Every function in the child’s cultural development appears twice: first, between people (interpsychological) and then inside the child (intrapsychological)”
This statement for me still carries weight within the psychological teachings of the modern day, indicative of the “level of actual development” of a child as compared to the “level of potential development.”
Thank you.
Regards
Dawn Pugh
http://www.dawnpugh.com
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