application: cognitive development and education Flashcards
1
Q
what is scaffolding?
A
guidance from a teacher to help achieve potential
2
Q
what theory does scaffolding link to?
A
Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development
3
Q
what may scaffolding look like in education?
A
- peer revision (more knowledgeable other)
- teacher prompts e.g., writing frames, prompting questions, model answers
4
Q
what is the link method?
A
trying to link info to something memorable
5
Q
what is an example of the link method?
A
relating a science formula to a bright picture of a rainbow
6
Q
what is the method of loci?
A
using routes to attach to objects / info = cues
7
Q
what is an example of method of loci?
A
remembering all the digits of pi using a familiar route e.g., your house (utilising link theory as well)
8
Q
what are some examples of acronyms in education?
A
ROYGBIV = rainbow
PREEL = structure
