Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Zone of proximal development
Zone of proximal development
Difference between what child can do alone vs with help
Scaffolding (Vygotsky)
Scaffolding (Vygotsky)
Framework teacher provides to help child work toward independence
Vygotsky's view of learning
Vygotsky's view of learning
Social process where children learn from more advanced experts
Elementary mental functions
Elementary mental functions
Innate capabilities such as reflexes
Higher mental functions
Higher mental functions
Complex processes like decision-making & problem-solving
Inner speech in language development
Inner speech in language development
Child thinks internally; uses external speech to communicate
Self-talk function
Self-talk function
Allows child to regulate their behaviour
Social interaction role (Vygotsky)
Social interaction role (Vygotsky)
Adult guidance helps child progress to independent working
Culture's role in development (Vygotsky)
Culture's role in development (Vygotsky)
Children gain knowledge from previous generations
Cultural transmission
Cultural transmission
Cultural attitudes & beliefs passed generation to generation
Criticism: overemphasis
Criticism: overemphasis
Overemphasizes social factors, underplays biological/individual
Vygotsky's theory applications
Vygotsky's theory applications
Workplace learning & community development beyond education
Cultural limitation of theory
Cultural limitation of theory
Suits collectivist cultures, may not apply to individualistic
Vygotsky vs Piaget
Vygotsky vs Piaget
Vygotsky explains social environment influence on cognition