WK2 : Cognitive development Vygotsky

Question 1

What did Vygotsky say about Piaget’s theory

Answer 1

Wasn’t opposed to Piaget, but criticised that it is very individualistic, more biased towards European cultures

Question 2

What did Vygotsky say about development

Answer 2

• Emphasises the role of the environment in development
• social interaction and language are key to development

Question 3

Private speech

Answer 3

Using language to process external stimuli internally.

Question 4

Linguistic relativity

Answer 4

• language shapes culture, culture shapes language
• The way we decide to speak and mannerism of a language, can affect the way we perceive things, and vice versa
• Power of language affects the way we think and feel

Question 5

Zone of proximal development

Answer 5

In order to learn something, the child needs to be cognitively ready

Question 6

Scaffolding

Answer 6

The parent creates support structures to aid children’s learning