Sociocultural Cognitive Development: Vygotsky Flashcards
Vygotsky: Children’s thinking does not develop in a vacuum. it is influenced by the “?” context in which children grow up.
sociocultural context
A child’s development will differ depending on “?” around that child.
In other words, children develop differently depending on the “? &?” circumstances and “?” evident in where they grow up..
what’s going on
social and cultural circumstances
expectations
Children develop as they are exposed to various “?” situations and changes to which they must respond.
social
Development occurs as part of children’s “?” in “?” activities.
interaction in group activities.
Children develop by “?v” others learning from the activities and performances of those around them.
Observing others.
Children must use a “ ?of?” such as language in order to process what they see and learn new skills.
scheme of symbols
Children learn cultural values through their ?” around them
interaction with others
Children develop their ability to think and learn in the context of “? interaction and understanding this interaction through “?”.
interpersonal interaction
language
3 concepts of Vygotsky
1. the difference between what a learner can accomplish independently and what he/she can acomplish with the guidance and encouragement of a more skills partner.
The zone of proximal development
- The process whereby adults help children learn how to think by supporting their attempts to solve problems or discover principles.
Scaffolding
Comments that are not intended for others but are designed to help children regulate their own behavior
private speech
Critical Thinking about Vygotsky :
Vygotsky’s theory stresses the importance of “?” and how a person functions within the “?”.
social interaction
environmental context
Critical Thinking about Vygotsky :
Interactions rely heavily on the kinds of “?” instruction. This may be less adaptive in some cultures.
verbal instruction
