Vygotsky was one of the most talented and creative Soviet psychologists. His innovative theories of thought and speech are important not only for psychology but for other disciplines also - linguistics, education, semiotics and sociology. As the ideas of Piaget have decreased in popularity so those of Vygotsky have increased and his impact in these other areas has begun to be felt. This is especially so in the field of education, and in Charting the Agenda Harry Daniels has brought together a range of experts to explore the work of Vygotsky and its influence and impact for educational practice. The book is divided into three parts. The first two provide a general introduction to Vygotsky's work and explore the theoretical developments. The final part is concerned with the educational implications of Vygotsky's work. Contributors: T. Burgess, V.V. Davydov, P. Evans, H. Daniels, M. Gerarhart, J. Levine, I.Lunt, M. Note, P.Paduano, A. Polland, G. Saxe, A. Smolka, J. Wertsch, V.P. Zinchenko

Preface Harry Daniels 1. Reading Vygotsky Tony Burgess 2. A social psychology of special education Peter Evans 3. The individual and the organization Harry Daniels 4. Continuing the dialogue: Vygotsky, Bakhtin, and Lotman James V. Wertsch and Ana Luiza Bustamante Smolka 5. Vygotsky's contribution to the development of psychology V.V. Davdov and V.P. Zinchenko 6. Peer interaction and the development of mathematical understandings: A new framework for research and educational practice Geoffrey B. Saxe, Maryl Gearhart, Mary Note and Pamela Paduano 7. The practice of assessment Ingrid Lunt 8. Learning in primary school Andrew Pollard 9. Learning English as an additional language in multilingual classrooms Josie Levine