Vygotsky Basic Facts
Who created the Sociocultural Theory?
Lev Vygotsky
What does ZPD stand for?
Zone of Proximal Development
What two things make up art?
Form and content
What helps people learn and also think?
Language
A teacher gives a student hints not the answer. What is this an example of?
What are the four developmental stages listed? (4)
1. Social Interaction
2. Culture
3. Support
4. Language
What is ZPD?
What a person can do alone and what they can do with help.
What is an aesthetic reaction?
An emotional response created by the form and content of art.
How does language affect a reader's response to art?
The structure or way it's presented can affect the emotional and/or physical response.
Two students with different skill levels work together. What is this an example of?
social interaction, collaboration, and learning from an MKO
Name two concepts of the Sociocultural Theory?
ZPD, MKO, scaffolding, language, social interaction
What is scaffolding?
Temporary help given to someone until they confidently understand a concept, process, or task.
is the release and transformation of emotions which comes from form and content?
Catharsis
How can talking with peers help students learn?
It can improve their problem-solving skills and reasoning
A student can complete a task with help but not alone. What is this an example of?
Zone of Proximal Development
What does MKO stand for? What does it mean?
-More Knowledgeable Other is any person with more knowledge or a better understanding of a concept, process, or task than the learner themself.
What happens to scaffolding as a student becomes more independent?
How can art transform negative emotions?
It can make negative emotions into a whole different experience emotionally
What did Vygotsky believe language could improve?
Also, problem-solving and reasoning
A student teaches another student how to use a program. Who is the MKO?
The student who has more knowledge and is teaching the other student.
Why is social interaction so important in Vygotsky's theory?
Social interaction because it helps shape our cognitive learning (our learning, thinking, and development).
Why are hints/prompts useful when using ZPD with students?
Provides support for the learner so they are able to complete something within their "sweet spot" (spot where they kind of confidentley understand but still need support)
Does Vygotsky believe art simply copies human emotions? If so, why?
No, he believes art has the ability to create new emotions and leaves it up to the audience's interpretation.
Why did Vygotsky study psychology and its relation to education?
To better understand how he believes students can learn and how literature as well as psychology connects to education.
A teacher pairs students with variteties of skill levels and slowly gives less help. What Vygotsky concepts are shown? (3)