[Xmca-l] Re: CHAT introductory articles?

[Huw Lloyd]

Hi Greg,

The following (link below) may be of value for three reasons. First because
it compares and contrasts different approaches (for which some people have
found helpful). Second because it should help reinforce that "CHAT" is not
a single coherent subject and serves as a warning that by plumping say for
Engesrom's version, you may be obscuring the real psychological gems. Third
because it entails a partial historical and comparative analysis. Whether
the referred to researchers have moved on in their conceptions is not the
focus. What may be explored in the comparisons are the contributing
perspectives. The table in the paper highlights some of the more obvious
areas of difference between approaches, which could be used in support of
an ongoing class discussion in which different perspectives are brought to
the conversation (assuming that a lively debate is desired). The coarse
nature of the paper is also an invitation for others to ruminate on the
issues.

Although you say it is for undergraduate introductory material, I see no
reason why students with a genuine enthusiasm should not be introduced to
ideas such as genetic logic (although this will no doubt make things more
difficult for examination etc). The principle term I would change in this
paper is my reference to the object of activity, which according to Bedny's
account pertains to the task goal (i.e. the objective of the activity). As
I see it the object of activity (proper) merely serves to locate the nexus
of action in an ostensive manner.

https://www.academia.edu/24660665/A_Comparison_of_Seven_Historical_Research_Orientations_within_CHAT_up_to_2001_

Best,
Huw


On 25 April 2018 at 01:18, Greg Thompson <greg.a.thompson@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am looking for good articles to introduce CHAT (or just AT) to
> undergraduate students. I am looking for 1-3 article length pieces.
> Any suggestions?
> -greg
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