“Cultural-Historical Psychology and Activity Approach in Education” Research Master’s Program: Testing the New Modules at the Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University

We analyzed experience in testing new modules of basic professional educational program for “Cultural-historical psychology and activity approach in education” research master’s course at the Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University. We reviewed the features of the educational environment of the Faculty of Psychology and Social Work that define the initial conditions of the project and the experience of competency and activity approaches. Organizational features of educational process in the testing modules, the specific use of educational technology and assessment tools are described. Using the subject of "Methodological bases of cultural-historical psychology and activity approach to the study of problems of education and contemporary childhood" as an example we have shown the peculiarities of the educational process and its results. Some of the possible directions of further improvement of the educational program are presented.

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