Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Gap between solo ability & potential with expert help
Scaffolding
Scaffolding
Systematic support to help learners navigate their ZPD
Effective scaffolding involves...
Effective scaffolding involves...
Gradually reducing support as competence increases
Intermental
Intermental
Interactions between people
Intramental
Intramental
Understanding within the individual mind
Vygotsky's key emphasis
Vygotsky's key emphasis
Social nature of learning & role of language
Cultural differences in cognitive development
Cultural differences in cognitive development
Cognitive abilities vary across cultures - children acquire reasoning from their cultural context
Roazzi & Bryant (1998) ZPD study result
Roazzi & Bryant (1998) ZPD study result
4-5yr olds estimated sweets accurately with older children's help (failed alone)
3 educational applications of Vygotsky's theory
3 educational applications of Vygotsky's theory
Peer tutoring, group work, teaching assistant support
Limitation: individual differences
Limitation: individual differences
Children vary in how they learn best (social vs solo)