About Vygotsky
Sociocultural Theory
Zone of Proximal Development
100

Lifespan of Lev Vygotsky

1896 - 1934

100

Influences children's learning

Social Interactions and culture

100

Type of learning that uses imaginative activities and exploration

Play based learning

200

His profession

A soviet psychologist

200
Example of cultural tool

Language, books, or writing

200

What is ZPD

What a child can do with help compared to independently

300

His best known theory

Sociocultural Theory

300

Why language is important 

Helps children communicate and develop understanding

300

Who helps a child learn a new skill

Teacher, Adult, or more capable peer
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