Vgotskian Theory Flashcards
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What emphasized the effects of children's thinking?

  • Social contexts
  • Cultural contexts
  • Social and cultural contexts (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What are Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory's key aspects regarding infants?

    Infants are endowed with basic perceptual, attention, and memory capacities that develop through direct contact with the environment.

    Cognition arises from ______ interaction.

    social

    What is development according to Vygotskian theory?

    <p>A process of internalization and decontextualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is internalization?

    <p>The process through which social interactions become part of the child's mental functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is decontextualization?

    <p>A semiotic potential inherent in all human languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the zone of proximal development?

    <p>An area encompassing a range of tasks too difficult for the child to do alone but possible with help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What puts a child in the zone of proximal development?

    <p>Interacting with skilled members of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two features social interaction must have to promote cognitive development?

    <p>Scaffolding and Intersubjectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is scaffolding?

    <p>Adjusting the support offered during a teaching session to fit the child's current level of performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of adults as 'more skilled members of society'?

    <p>Adults promote children's development by engaging them in activities, helping with challenging tasks, and discussing experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky, how do interpsychological and intrapsychological ideas function?

    <p>Every function appears first on a social level, and then on an individual level inside the child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Vygotskian classrooms differ from Piagetian classrooms?

    <p>Vygotskian classrooms go beyond independent discovery to promote assisted discovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vgotskian Theory Overview

    • Emphasizes the influence of social and cultural contexts on children's cognitive development.

    Vgotsky's Sociocultural Theory

    • Infants possess basic perceptual and memory skills similar to other animals.
    • Development occurs through interaction with the environment during the first two years.
    • Rapid language growth significantly alters thinking and facilitates social dialogues with knowledgeable adults.
    • Language aids in transforming basic mental capacities into advanced cognitive processes.

    Basic Premises of Vgotskian Theory

    • Cognition develops from social interactions with more proficient individuals.
    • Higher cognitive skills manifest on two levels: interpsychological (social) and intrapsychological (individual).
    • Development involves both internalization and decontextualization processes.
    • Language serves as a crucial mediator for cognitive development.

    Internalization and Decontextualization

    • Internalization: Transforming social interactions into a child's mental processes, allowing them to internalize experiences and apply them independently.
    • Decontextualization: The capability of human languages to represent meaning beyond immediate contexts.

    Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

    • Defined as the range of tasks a child cannot perform alone but can accomplish with guidance.
    • Interaction with skilled individuals and engaging in activities like play aids in entering ZPD, fostering development.

    Factors for Entering the Zone

    • Interaction with more skilled society members enhances children's learning.
    • Participation in structured contexts, such as play and educational settings, supports cognitive growth.

    Promoting Cognitive Development through Social Interaction

    • Must include scaffolding: Customized support aligned with the child's performance level.
    • Intersubjectivity: Participants with differing understandings collaborate to develop a shared understanding.

    Scaffolding

    • Involves adjusting assistance based on the child's current abilities.
    • Starts with direct instructions, gradually minimizing support as the child gains competence.
    • Term "guided participation" encompasses a broader range of learning opportunities beyond traditional scaffolding.

    Role of Adults in Development

    • Adults facilitate children's learning by engaging them in meaningful tasks, helping with challenging activities, and discussing experiences.
    • They help position children within the zone of proximal development.

    Interpsychological vs. Intrapsychological

    • Vygotsky posits that each developmental function appears twice: first socially (interpsychological), then internally (intrapsychological).

    Classroom Comparisons

    • Vygotskian classrooms, like Piagetian ones, acknowledge individual differences and promote active engagement.
    • Vygotskian approaches extend beyond mere independent discovery to emphasize assisted discovery.

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