VYGOTSKY'S SOCIO-CULTURAL THEORY

Question 1

He is known as “ The Mozart of Psychology”

Answer 1

Vygotsky

Question 2

full name of vygotsky

Answer 2

Lev Semonovich Vygotsky

Question 3

he was born on Nov. 15, 1896 and died on July 10, 1934. Where was he born?

Answer 3

Western Russia

Question 4

Vygotsky’s theory is that ______ plays a very important role in cognitive development.

Answer 4

social interaction

Question 5

Vygotsky theory indicated that the more the child socialize with adults the more their development is advance. is this correct?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

he proposes cognitive-development mental theory

Answer 6

Jean Piaget

Question 7

he proposes socio-cultural theory

Answer 7

Vygotsky

Question 8

this theory is more social in focus, no stages but emphasized cultural factors in cognitive development and stressed the role of language in cognitive development

Answer 8

socio-cultural theory of vygotsky

Question 9

this theory is more individual focus, there are universal stages of cognitive development and did not give much emphasis on language

Answer 9

cognitive-development mental theory of piaget

Question 10

there are how many principles in socio-cultural theory?

Answer 10

two

Question 11

enumerate the two principles

Answer 11

1. zone of proximal development
2. the more knowledgeable other (MKO)

Question 12

refers to the temporary support given to a child by MKO

Answer 12

scaffolding

Question 13

refers to any person who possesses a higher skill than that the learner with regard to a particular task or concept. an example of this is a teacher or parent

Answer 13

The More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)

Question 14

refers to what the child can accomplish alone and s/he cam accomplish with the help of adults or the skilled individual

Answer 14

Zone of Proximal Development