Vygotsky

Question 1

Vygotsky’s theory

Answer 1

The role that adults and other children play on a child’s development

Question 2

Zone of actual/proximal development

Answer 2

The gap between what a child is currently able to do (their zone of actual development) and what they would do with support e.g. tie a shoelace

Question 3

Vygotsky and language

Answer 3

There are 2 functions of language:
1. External speech, used in front of others
2. Inner speech, used for thinking

Question 4

Sustained shared thinking

Answer 4

Early years settings now encourage adults and children to talk during play and activities as this supports the children to explore ideas, problem solve and work collaboratively. E.g. cooking together

Question 5

Apprentice learning

Answer 5

How a child learns a new skill by observing an adult whilst they are carrying out a task

Question 6

Guided participation

Answer 6

When the adult works collaboratively with the child to complete a task or solve a problem. The adult helps with the task and encourages the child to think about what they are doing