Flaws
Affects language, class can determine language and learning ability because of the intellect of those around you
Social Hierarchy
A temporary teaching technique where a more knowledgeable other provides tailored support to help a learner master a task within their "Zone of Proximal Development"
Scaffolding
Developed by Charles Horton Cooley, this refers to the process wherein individuals form their self-image based on how they believe others perceive them.
The Looking-Glass Self
Critics say the theory relies heavily on this educational strategy, which may not work the same for every student or culture.
Scaffolding
A learning approach where key topics are revisited multiple times throughout a student's education, with increasing complexity and depth at each stage
Spiral Curriculum
The process of mentally placing oneself in another person's position to understand their perspective and anticipate their actions.
Role-taking
That humans are born with a maximum capacity for learning, rather than an ability to grow it.
Nativist Theory
An inquiry-based approach where learners actively explore, manipulate objects, and grapple with questions to construct their own understanding, rather than passively receiving information
Discovery Learning
An individual's perception of themselves, constructed through social experiences and interactions
Self-Concept