How do children acquire their ways of thinking and behaviour?
By interacting with a more knowledgeable person
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What type of teaching does Vygotsky’s Theory apply?
Reciprocal thinking
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Vygotsky's research is the foundation of what?
Cognitive development
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What does ZPD stand for?
Zone of Proximal Development
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What are the 4 elementary mental functions?
o Attention
o Sensation
o Perception
o Memory
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Vygotsky’s theory suggests that social interaction leads to what?
Continuous step-by-step changes in children's thought and behavior
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Who is Vygotsky often compared to when looking at his ideas?
Piaget
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What is an example of an MKO?
Teacher, Parent, Etc.
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What are the 2 critical roles played by language?
1. It is the main means by which adults transmit info to children.
2. Language itself becomes a very powerful tool of intellectual adaptation.
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What two components does Vygotsky’s theory combine?
His theory combines the social environment and cognition
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When applying the four key skills does the MKO’s role become more significant or less significant over time?
Less significant
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What is the concept of ZPD?
The difference between what a child can achieve independently and what a child can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.
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What four key skills are practiced in this type or teaching?
Practicing four key skills: summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting
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What are the four principles underlying the Vygotskian Framework?
1. Children construct their knowledge
2. Development can not be separated from its social context
3. Learning can lead development
4. Language plays a central role in mental development
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What factors does Vygotsky emphasize as major role players in cognitive development?