Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of development states that cognitive development is a product of social interactions and culture. It claims that social learning precedes development and that language plays a key role in cognitive development. The theory emphasizes the role of culture and social interaction, highlighting the role of mentors and the zone of proximal development, which is the difference between what a child can do independently and with guidance.
2. This theory stated that students learn
through social interactions and
their culture.
Sociocultural Theory of
Development
3. 1. CULTURE
- Vygotsky believed in the crucial role of
culture played on the cognitive
development of children.
- Vygotsky looked into the wide range of
experiences that a culture would give to a
child.
3 Central Factors of cognitive
development
4. 2. SOCIAL INTERACTION
- Vygotsky gave more weight on the
social interactions that contributed to the
cognitive development of individuals.
- Vygotsky emphasized that effective
learning happens through participation in
social activities.
5. 3. LANGUAGE
- Language opens the door for
learners to acquire knowledge that
others already have.
- Learners use language to
understand and solve problems .
- It helps learner regulate and reflect
on his own thinking.
6. Is a form of "self-talk" that guides the
child's thinking and action.
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
help children acquire more knowledge
than passive listening.
Private speech
7. When a child attemps to perform a
skill alone, she may not be proficient
at it.
Zone of Actual Development
8. Zone of proximal development defines
those functions that have not yet
matured, but are in the process.
The gap between what a child can do
alone and what a child can do with help
from adults or peers who are more
capable than the child. (Papalia, et al,
2011)
Zone of Proximal Development
9. The support or assistance that lets
the child accomplish a task he cannot
accomplish independently.
Involves judicious assistance given by
the adult or peer.
Scaffolding
10. Adult unzips the zipper an inch or
two and then holds the lunch bag so
that the child can continue to unzip
the lunch bag.
Loosening the the food container lid
just a bit and letting the child open
the lid himself.
Examples of scaffolding:
11. Withdrawing the guidance when the
child could do on their own what they
could not initially do without
assistance.
Scaffold and Fade-away
Technique
12.
13. Cognitive development is a product of social interaction
Claims that there is a strong connection between
learning language and the development of thinking
Highlights the role of mentor in cognitive development
Well applied to teaching strategies.
More social in focus
Emphasized on cultural factors in cognitive
development.
Vygotsky Theory
14. "What a child can do in cooperation
today, tomorrow she/he will be able
to do alone"
-Lev Vygotsky
15. Child and Adolescent Development ( looking at
learners at Different Life Stages)
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