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Lev Vygotsky. Born In Byelorussia, Russia 1896 Born to a Jewish family in Anti-Semitic Russia Studied Law then was accepted to join the research staff at the Psychological Institute in Moscow Stalin banned Vygotsky’s work for political reasons Died in 1934 from Tuberculosis .
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Lev Vygotsky • Born In Byelorussia, Russia 1896 • Born to a Jewish family in Anti-Semitic Russia • Studied Law then was accepted to join the research staff at the Psychological Institute in Moscow • Stalin banned Vygotsky’s work for political reasons • Died in 1934 from Tuberculosis
Philosophy: Social Development Theory More Knowledgeable Other • A person that is more knowledgeable in a given content area than the learner Zone of Proximal Development • The zone in between independent problem solving and assistance from the More Knowledgeable Other • Learning occurs here
Social Behavior and Development • Social behavior impacts development • Learners with disabilities should be included in classes with average learners • This way necessary social development can take place