Background Information about the theorist
The name of the theorist is?
Lev Vygotsky
Did his theory involve social interactions?
yes
Who does a child need to interact with in order for the child to develop?
an MKO
Give an example of an MKO
Did Vygotsky look at public or private speech?
private
How many children did he have?
two
Did his theory focus on children or adults?
children
What does ZPD stand for?
Zone of Proximal Development
What does MKO stand for?
More Knowledgeable Other
Is it true that children who engage in private speech are more socially competent?
yes
Where did he attend university?
University of Moscow
Did Vygotsky have stages within his theory?
no
Is it true that children within the zone can perform a task independently?
no, they can almost perform the task independently but aren't quite there yet, however with an appropriate amount of assistance the child can accomplish the task
What mental function does the help from a MKO lead to?
(Elementary Mental Function or Higher Mental Function)
Higher Mental Function
Do children develop private speech more in pretend play or playing sports?
pretend play
What degree did he graduate with?
A law degree
What type of approach did he have?
Cognitive/ Language Approach
What are the two limits called that Vygotsky organized within the Zone of Proximal Development?
the lower limit
the higher limit
True or False: Scaffolding is defined as the temporary support given to a child by MKO that enables the child to perform the task
true
What does language become?
A. Zone of Proximal Development
B. thought
C. More Knowledgeable Other
D. Scaffolding
B. thought
When was he born?
November 17
What was another name for his theory?
Social Development Theory
What is the difference between the higher limit and the lower limit?
the higher limit is what the child can do with help
the lower limit is what the child can do on their own
Define a MKO
someone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than the learner
As children develop through private speech and thought it leads to......
independence