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As much about the teacher as the learner (Prof. Robin Alexander)
- Can relate to scaffolding
- Intersubjectivity and joint attention to something

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Teachers pursuing same child to answer the question effectively rather than accepting their first answer (which may be correct) or moving on to a different child

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Child is social in their learning & importance of language

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Child is social in their learning & importance of language

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Children are social learners; they want to participate in activities that are prevalent around them.
Language and thought are both relevant in the learning process:
Overt speech changes to covert speech as children get older (Berk, 1994)

Every child and every subject has different requirements/needs

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Scaffolding is really important in education - the teachers (more competent people) need to provide children (less competent people) with the temporary framework which helps them get to a higher level of understanding.

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ZPD involves an interaction with MKO to develop the skills the child already have

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independence of learning and thinking in children is promoted by social interaction that involves cooperative & collaborative dialogue (between the tutor & the child)

main parts of this theory:
1- More Knowledgable other (MKO):
2- Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
3- Language.

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Vygotsky sociocultural development | Individuals and Society | MCAT | Khan Academy