January 19 EDPY
Lev Vygotsky
- concerned with social....right here right now.
Assumptions
1. Developmental trajectory - what you learn today is built on what you learn previously and that all provides a foundation for what you will learn tomorrow. Learning is all connected.
2.Cognitive skills (thinking) are structured by language. **central** language is symbolic medium which we process things.
3. Importance of social relationships and culture. Used in social interaction. Crucial for learning - teacher knows more than student. Coach know more than the athlete. *mentoring* Learning is situated and collaborative. Learning takes place.in certain situations.
**Zone of proximal development** (ZPD)
Is where you are in terms of what we can do with a little bit a help. Give taks beyond them.
Scaffolding..(construction)
What we do as teachers to help a student reach a goal that is a bit beyond their reach. Set targets that require growth and provide the help that is needed. Support the student.
I feel Vygotsky takes learning to a new level, although I think Piaget is more suited to my style.
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