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Vygotsky Presentation

Vygotsky Presentation. 6/12/12 Billy Steelman. Vygotsky Overview. Social Constructivist Theory Social and Culture Shape Cognitive Development Language Plays a Key Role Vygotsky died at age 37 (1934) Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Vygotsky Activity. Class Activity = 1

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Vygotsky Presentation

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  1. Vygotsky Presentation 6/12/12 Billy Steelman

  2. VygotskyOverview • Social Constructivist Theory • Social and Culture Shape Cognitive Development • Language Plays a Key Role • Vygotskydied at age 37 (1934) • Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

  3. VygotskyActivity Class Activity = 1 Solve Math Problem Individually – no help from each other. Solve Math Problem as a Group.

  4. VygotskyActivity = 1 Rules: equals 1 for all real x. - equals 1 for all real even x. equals 1 for all real x. Solution: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

  5. VygotskyZPD Zone of Proximal Development states that individuals need guidance mastering difficult tasks and learning occurs when assisted by teachers or more skilled peers. How did the activity illustrate the Zone of Proximal Development? Study Groups? Zone of Proximal Development is a pre-curser for what?

  6. VygotskyScaffolding Vygotskynever used this term but is closely related to Zone of Proximal Development. Scaffolding is varying the level of help to suit the cognitive potential of the child. Scaffolding quality is an important factor for learning and development.

  7. VygotskyConclusion Vygotskybelieved that social and cultural influences were key components of cognitive development.

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