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The Voice of Early Childhood advocates for early childhood globally through the sharing of a wide range of voices, stimulating reflection, dialogue and a community approach.
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Lev Vygotsky (1896–1934) was a Soviet psychologist whose academic work spanned psychology, linguistics, and education. His sociocultural theory emphasises the role of social interaction, language, and cultural context in shaping children’s learning and cognitive development. While his work was not widely recognised in the West until decades after his death, Vygotsky’s ideas continue to influence early childhood education to this day, particularly in relation to play, scaffolding, and collaborative learning. Despite his early death at the age of 37, Vygotsky’s theories laid the groundwork for modern educational psychology. His ideas have had a lasting impact on teaching practices, particularly those that emphasise collaboration, dialogue, and social learning (Daniels, 2016).
