Sociocultural Theory
What are the steps for this theory?
I do, we do, you do
Or it can be done in "chunks" to help a child learn
What is ZPD and scaffolding and how do they relate to this theory?
ZPD: (Sweet spot) The gap between what a learner can do on their own, and what they can do with help from others.
Scaffolding: A method where teachers gradually provide less support as students become more competent in their learning.
How they relate: Chunks of content and who helps you.
Why did Vygotsky come up with this theory and when did he start working on this theory?
Through different Education and it was put in place in 1924
What is this theory and what were Vygotsky beliefs?
Vygotsky's social development theory asserts that a child's cognitive development and learning ability can be guided and mediated by their social interactions.
Beliefs:
What was the example that Dr. Lawrimore gave during class that was related to Vygotsky theory?
Students talking to themselves
Where was Vygotsky originally born?
Belarus
Give us a question that you have on Vygotsky theory?
Answer the question and discuss as a class.
When we break a larger cognitive challenge into more manageable steps, what are those steps called?
Chunks
When was Vygotsky theory on Socioculturalism first released?
1978