Cultural Development (Vygotsky & Bronfenbrenner)

Question 1

What is Brofenbrenner’s Ecological Model?

Answer 1

develop is shared function of individual, environment & historical context (time born)

humans create env. they live in & env. shapes dev

Question 2

What is Vygotskys Theory?

Answer 2

dev through social-cultural

child’s demands + culture requirements = development

guided participation = learning through relationship w/others

culture’s job to provide intellectual adapting

Zone of proximal dev = child’s mental age and level they reach with assistance

Question 3

Cultural Learning

Answer 3

learning:
observation & imitation

“adult”: determined by biological reproduction & rites of passage

less emphasis on hierarchy/status

collectivism = harmony

reciprocal relationships = greater life satisfaction