WK2 Cognitive dev = Vygotsky Flashcards
What does Vygotsky say about cognitive development
Social interactions shape our cognitive development. They help create cognitive structures and the thinking process.
What influences learning in terms of cognitive development
Learning is influence by community and language. Can be furthered using cultural tools
What does Vygotsky believe is crucial for improving cognitive development
Interacting with the ‘more knowledgable other’
What is Vygotsky’s theory called
The zone of proximal development
What are the stages in the zone of proximal development
- What the learner can do on their own
- What the learner can do with help
- What the learner cannot do
What happens in the zone of proximal development
Learning can happen before a child’s natural development level, they can acquire skills beyond their current abilities
Inner speech development
Gradual shift from talking out loud to speaking inside your head
