The Elementary School Student as an Agent of Learning Activity

In developing an educational program, that is, in predetermining or selecting one of the possible directions of children's psychological development, we strive to direct ourselves consciously toward the cultivation of a fundamental human ability, the ability to construct and transform independe...

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Published in:Journal of Russian and East European psychology 2003-09, Vol.41 (5), p.63-76
Main Authors: Davydov, V. V., Slobodchikov, V. I., Tsukerman, G. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In developing an educational program, that is, in predetermining or selecting one of the possible directions of children's psychological development, we strive to direct ourselves consciously toward the cultivation of a fundamental human ability, the ability to construct and transform independently one's own life activity, to be its true agent. It is precisely this ability that enables a person to define herself in the world of life, to become involved in existing kinds of activity and forms of interaction with other people and create new ones.
ISSN:1061-0405
1558-0415
DOI:10.2753/RPO1061-0405410563