Dmitri Leontjev

Dmitri Leontjev is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Applied Language Studies, University of Jyväskylä. His work bridges language assessment, education, and sociocultural theory, focusing on dynamic assessment, assessment literacy, and praxis-based teacher/learner development. He serves as vice-director of the DD-Lang project, contributes to the AFinLA Executive Board, and holds editorial roles for the Apples Journal, CEFR Journal, and Language and Sociocultural Theory.

Research Focus:

• Language assessment integrated with teaching/learning processes
• Vygotskian sociocultural theory and perezhivanie
• Action-oriented approaches to learner development
• Collaborative peer assessment and self-assessment tools

Recent Article Trends emphasize AI integration in language education, dynamic assessment frameworks, and dialectical materialist approaches to teacher training. His 2023–2025 publications highlight collaborative methodologies and CEFR-aligned practices.

Labs & Projects: Leads the Dynamic Diagnostic Language Assessment project, aiming to innovate foreign language education through diagnostic tools and sociocultural theory.