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Researching contradictions: Cultural Historical Activity Theory Research (CHAT) in the English classroom

Abstract:
This article argues that Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) is an appropriate theoretical and methodological framework for researchers in English interested in the social contexts of culture and its relationship with the formation of mind and activity in the English classroom. Two key concepts in Vygotsky’s thought central to understanding CHAT research are explored: the zone of proximal development and the principle of double stimulation. Implications for CHAT research in the English classroom are then addressed.
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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
SSD
Department:
Education
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Publisher:
Australian Association for the Teaching of English
Journal:
English in Australia More from this journal
Volume:
50
Issue:
3
Pages:
21-26
Publication date:
2016-10-01
Acceptance date:
2016-03-18
ISSN:
0155-2147


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pubs:613750
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uuid:a518431f-6885-4337-9331-1d968e959818
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pubs:613750
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613750
Deposit date:
2016-04-05

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