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Vygotsky’s Theory of Learning

Vygotsky’s Theory of Learning. Sherzard McEwen-Ashford Walden University Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership EdD Student EDUc 8101. Questions to be addressed. What is worth learning? What are the various theories developed by Vygotsky?

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Vygotsky’s Theory of Learning

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  1. Vygotsky’s Theory of Learning Sherzard McEwen-Ashford Walden University Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership EdD Student EDUc 8101

  2. Questions to be addressed • What is worth learning? • What are the various theories developed by Vygotsky? • How can they make an impact on what one learns?

  3. How did Vygotsky’s theories start? • Influence of Marxist Ideologies • Importance of social and cultural relationships • Prior research on social cognition

  4. What is worth learning? • Distinct methods of learning • Varied views on relevance of learned information • How does one gain skills and knowledge?

  5. What is knowledge? • How is knowledge obtained? • Why are mistakes important in learning? • What is a lie?

  6. What is a human being? • How are humans different from other species? • Are there any limits on a human’s potential?

  7. Who should teach? • How should one teach? • What will the curricula be? • What will the learning standards be?

  8. Who should be educated? • What is educating? • What is schooling? • Who should be educated and who should be schooled?

  9. Consensus • Why do human beings disagree? • How can we reach a consensus? • Whose opinion should really matter?

  10. How does Vygotsky impact learning? • Curriculum • Instruction • Assessment

  11. Things to consider: • What is knowledge? • Who should be educated? • What is learning?

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