Vygotsky’s Theory

Question 1

Vygotsky’s Theory

Answer 1

Focus on social interactions/context
Kids are apprentices
Culture/society form framework
Cultural tools
Symbol systems, artifacts, skills, values

Question 2

Zone of proximal development

Answer 2

ZPD – what kids can NOT do on own, but CAN do with a little help
◦ What do we call that little bit of help?

Question 3

Private speech

Answer 3

*Child talking to self
*Often what others have said to them
*Does not end

Question 4

Weaknesses and Criticisms

Answer 4

*Vague / broad
* How to test?
*Internal cognitive processes?
* How do social interactions lead to cognitive development?