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Vygotsky՚s Theory of Social Development Education
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.
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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