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What is the main idea of Vygotsky's theory?
Cognitive development is influenced by social interaction and culture.
What is the Zone of Proximal Development (Zone of Proximal Development)?
The range of tasks a child can perform with guidance but cannot yet do alone.
What is scaffolding in Vygotsky’s theory?
Support given by a teacher or peer to help a child complete a task within their Zone of Proximal Development.
How is social interaction important in Vygotsky’s theory?
It allows children to learn from others and gain new skills through shared experiences.
How can Zone of Proximal Development be used in the classroom?
Teachers can identify what students can learn with guidance and design activities to help them progress.
How is scaffolding used in practice?
Teachers provide hints, prompts, or demonstrations to help students learn new skills until they can do it on their own.
How does culture affect cognitive development in Vygotsky's theory?
Culture provides tools, symbols, and values that influence learning and thinking.
How can peer learning support Vygotsky's theory?
Older or more skilled peers can provide guidance and assistance to help others learn within their Zone of Proximal Development.
Why is Vygotsky's theory important for teaching?
It emphasizes the role of social interaction, culture, and guided learning in helping children develop cognitive skills.
what is a social constructionist?
A model that explains how children learn by combining their own experiences with guidance and questions from adults and older children.
how is the theory applied to practice?
- You need to accurately identify a child's current level of skills, knowledge and reasoning. This is done through careful and sensitive observation.
- Plan for the next steps for individual children.
- Work closely with children, using sensitive interaction and questioning so that children can be supported to acquire a new skill, level of reasoning or piece of knowledge.
