Vygotsky social cognitive theory

ZPD

The range of actual developmental level determined by independent problem solving and the level of potential development as determined through problem solving under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers

Vygotsky emphasizes?

Vygotsky emphasizes the role of social and culture. The children cognitive development shaped by the tools provided by society and cultural context

Factors that can enhance ZPD’s effectiveness?

absence of maternal depression, secure attachment, emotional regulations, and child compliance

Scaffolding

Changing the level of support by adjusting with children abilities

Private speech/inner speech

the use of language that helped children guide their thought and behavior

What is the strength of Vygotsky’s theory?

It is fits with current beliefs that social factors also important in learning, help us to understand how teaching and learning process may happen,

What is the weaknesses of Vygotsky’s theory?

Vygotsky theory do not specify the ability that related with age, how change in socioemotional capabilities contribute to cognitive development, overemphasizes the role of language in thinking, and potentially have pitfalls in the decision of ZPD’s parameter