Developmental-Theories-and-Other-Relevant-Theories-Vygotskys-Socio-Cultural-Theory.pptx

It's about Cultural Theory of Vygotsky

1. V ygotsky ' s S ocio - cultural T heory

2. “What a child can do in cooperation today, tomorrow he/she will be able to do alone.” - Lev Vygotsky

3. Who is Vygotsky? Enumerate the Two Main Principles/Elements of Socio- Cultural theory. What are the two features of Zone Proximal Development? What are the 4 Basic Principles Underlying the Vygotsky Framework

4. “The Mozart of Psychology” Lev Semonovich Vygotsky was born in Western Russia on November 17, 1896 . His father, founded Semi L’vovich, the “Society of Education in Gomel”, and held a wide range of active interest including foreign language, history, literature, theater and arts. His mother was an educated as teacher.

5. His work began when he was studying learning and development to improve his own teaching. He wrote on language, thought, psychology of art, learning and development and educating students with special needs. He died on June 10, 1934 at the age of 37.

6. Vygotsky Theory is that social interaction plays a very important in cognitive development. Did not focus on the individual child but on the child as a product of social interaction, especially with adults. Focus on dynamic interactions rather than child by himself. People thinking differs dramatically between cultures because different cultures stress different things.

7. The More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) Refers to anyone who has better understanding or higher ability level than the learner. Normally thought of as being a teacher, trainer, or older, adult, but MKO could also peers , a younger person, even computers. Two Main Principles

8. Zone of Proximal Development Difference between what child can accomplish alone and s/he can accomplish with the guidance of another. Two Main Principles

9. Scaffolding Appropriate assistance given by the teacher to assist the learner accomplish a task. Requires that an instructor shows example how to solve a problem, while controlling the learning environment so that students can take things step by step expanding their knowledge without excessive frustration.

10. Reciprocal Teaching A highly successful teaching method, it provides an environment of open dialogue between student and teacher which goes beyond a simple question and answer session.

11. Children construct their knowledge. Development cannot be separated from its social context. Learning is mediated. Language plays a central role in mental development.

12. Lower Mental Function Are those with which we are born, are the natural functions and are genetically determined. Higher Mental Function Are acquired and developed through social interaction.

13. Piaget Vygotsky More on individual in focus. More social in focus. Believed that there are universal stages of cognitive development. Did not propose stages but emphasized on cultural factors in cognitive development. Did not give much emphasis on language. Stressed the role of language in cognitive development.

14. Sociocultural theory considers learning as a semiotic process where participation in socially- mediated activities is essential. Social interaction emphasized that effective learning happens through participation in social activities, making the social context of learning crucial. V y gotsky theory was important in education since these works provide tools for the development of individuals learning.