Teachers thinking in different research paradigms: from cognitive psychology research to CHAT
Abstract
The article describes major milestones in teacher thinking research over the last 50 years, including the results of teacher decision studies and teacher professional knowledge, as well as the development of a theory of teaching. Two promising lines of research by Russian scholars are also analyzed: the conception of teacher thinking and studies of practical thinking. The author's vision of teacher thinking from the point of view of CHAT is presented in the conclusion, along with the formulation of main research questions for further studies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Psychology of Development and Education
Educational Methods and Teacher Development
Education and Professional Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cultural-Historical Psychology
- Publisher
- Moscow State University of Psychology and Education
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 78–89
- Publication date
- 30 March 2026
- Language
- RU