In this paper, I want to explore how this claim relates to the concept of semiotic mediation in cultural historical activity theory (CHAT) and the writings of the Bakhtin circle and then to consider how the theoretical framework that these scholars provide can be brought to bear, first on early language development, and then on the activity of education. I shall argue that the development of ch...

mowlavi`s mathnavi is such a mysterious and boundless sea that it is full of pure conceptions. it has been composed to emanate the desired life for creation of an ideal human. it is boundless, because it is full of pure gnostic, philosophical and kalami arguments, as well as social conceptions. it is mysterious, because from every perspective it shows off a unique aspect. being mysterious is no...

The paper aims to explore, theoretically and empirically, the creation of orgnizational knowledge in the virtual context, in which geographically dispersed individuals communicate through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The paper brings together the writings of Vygotsky, Bakhtin, Schön and Goffman to argue that knowledge creation involves the continuous effort of individuals ...