Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive dev

Question 1

What did Vygotsky believe about private speech?

Answer 1

He believed that children talk to themselves in order to solve problems. When they learn to think in words they do so out loud before eventually engaging in inner speech

Question 2

What is the zone of proximal development?

Answer 2

It is when a child can almost perform a task but require assistance to complete it. Vygostky believed that children should be taught in ZPD

Question 3

How should a teacher use ZPD?

Answer 3

a good teacher identifies a child’s ZPD and helps the child stretch beyond it. Then the teacher gradually withdraws support until the child can perform unaided.

Question 4

What is scaffolding?

Answer 4

Temporary support that parents or teachers give a child to do a task

Question 5

What is the impact of social interactions?

Answer 5

Social interactions with adults and more educated peers can facilitate a Childs potential for learning

Question 6

What elicits the highest level of cognitive thinking?

Answer 6

Language, writings and concepts arising from culture

Question 7

What are the three zones in Vygotskys theory of cognitive dev?

Answer 7

Things learner can do alone, Zone of proximal development (things learner can do with help) and things learner cannot do