Lew Wygotski

Lew Wygotski was a Soviet psychologist whose work in the early 20th century significantly influenced the fields of developmental psychology and education. He is best known for his theories on the social development of children and the role of language in cognitive processes. Wygotski proposed that children use language as a tool for self-regulation and thought, which laid the groundwork for understanding the interplay between social interaction and individual cognitive development.