Looking at L.S. Vygotsky's original thesis, this book provides readers with an overview of the implications for research of the theoretical work and discusses Vygotsky's own approach to research methods. Followed by an exploration of the research practices which have arisen in fields which have developed on the basis of the original thesis, chapters provide accounts of specific studies which illustrate the underlying methodological principles and the specific methods which are being deployed. The book closes with some proposals for future developments at both methodological and conceptual levels.

1. An Introduction to the Work of L.S Vygotsky 2. Dual Stimulation and the 'Vygotsky Blocks' 3. Sociocultural Approach to Research 4. Situated Cognition and Situated Learning Research Approaches 5. Research and Distributed Cognition 6. Cultural Historical Activity Theory 7. Reflection