“The history of the process of the internalization of social speech is also the history of the socialization of children’s practical intellect.” (p.27)
“The history of the process of the internalization of social speech is also the history of the socialization of children’s practical intellect.” (p.27)
Speech as communication with others
Egocentric speech verbalized to self
Silent rehearsal, planning, thought
Language transforms the nature of memory & thought; allows planning & subgoals. As language is internalized, it transforms relations to nature, others, self.
