Abstract

SOUZA FILHO, Marcilio Lira de. Relações entre aprendizagem e desenvolvimento em Piaget e em Vygotsky: dicotomia ou compatibilidade?. Rev. Diálogo Educ. [online]. 2008, vol.08, n.23, pp.265-275. ISSN 1981-416X.

The present study intends to discuss the relations between learning and development, comparing the perspectives of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, as well as analyzing possible compatibility between the two theoretical positions. We demonstrate the different focuses these two authors take when dealing with the relation between learning and development. While Piaget focuses on maturational development, Vygotsky’s efforts are centered on the relevance of learning. Their theoretical particularities general lead to the erroneous conclusion that there is an insoluble conflict between their positions. Without defending any complementarity between the two theories, we argue for a non-excluding or strictly dichotomic view between the two approaches, especially when dealing with reality and, more specifically, intervention practices, as is the case in school situation.

Keywords : Piaget; Vygotsky; Learning; Development.

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