Lesson 8: Vygitskys Theories Of Cognitve Development

Question 1

Vygotsky sociocultural theory of cognitive development

Answer 1

Role of social - social interaction
Children are “born as cultural blank slates”
Learn values through their given culture
Construct meaning from others (SHARED MEANING)

Question 2

Role of language

Answer 2

Language is a key element
Children talk to themselves aka INNER SPEECH
Learning to read begins OUTER SPEECH
Inner and outer gain understanding of the words being read

Question 3

Role of meditation

Answer 3

Through interaction with the environment
Children need adults who know about the world to support their learning
Adult to child relationships are important
Knowledge is socially constructed through the meditation process

Question 4

Zone of Proximal Development ZPD

Answer 4

Potential of the child and the range they have to learn with instructions and guidance of other their abilities and skills get stretched

Scaffolding: strategy teachers use to support their learns while they master a new skill or body of knowledge provide Temporary support .

Enable child to develop their potential

Question 5

Relevance of Vygotsky

Answer 5

Knowledge- negotiated by children through interaction with others . Children need to be actively engaged in their learning to maximise their experiences.

Question 6

Stretch learners abilities

Answer 6

Est. Prior knowledge
Provide appropriate supports
If able to work with new knowledge easily withdraw supports
Each child is unique so supports can be moved according to each child

Question 7

What phrase did Vygotsky

Answer 7

Children are born as cultural blank slates.