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Vygotsky՚s Theory of Social Development Education

Lev S. Vygotsky

Illustration: Lev S. Vygotsky
  • Lev Vygotsky was born in Russia in 1896.
  • Russian Psychologist, who is best known for his socio-cultural theory.
  • Social Constructivist

Three Important Aspects

  • Social Interaction
  • Language
  • Culture

Vygotsky Theory Explains Three Important Concepts

  • ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development)
  • MKO (The More Knowledgeable Other)
  • Scaffolding

ZPD

It is actual gap what a child can do independently and what he can do with guidance.

Illustration: ZPD

MKO

  • It refers to someone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than learner
  • Example: Teacher, Parents

Scaffolding

  • Support
  • Guidance
  • Help
  • Assisted Learning

MCQs

Ques: The task that an individual can accomplish only with the assistance of a more experienced person represts the learner՚s

(a) Area of Cognitive dissonance

(b) Zone of Proximal development

(c) Learning opportunity

(d) Point of disequilibrium

Answer: (b)

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