Social Development Theory - Vygotsky Flashcards
Social development theory suggested that
Interaction with others plays a vital role in learning
Interaction with others can produce learning by social development
MKO
More knowledgeable other
(Coach, teachers)
What does the MKO do?
Gives direct examples and advice but may also influence the learner by demonstrating values and actions such as effort
Two types of psychological learning
Inter-psychological learning
Intra-psychological learning
Inter-psychological learning
Learning from others externally
Intra-psychological learning
Learners will assess their own levels of performance (using constructivism)
Constructivism
Building up learning in stages, based on the current level of performance
Zone of proximal development
An assessment of what they need to do next to learn the skill
Three stages of proximal development
What can I do alone?
What can I do with help?
What can I not do yet?
