The educational relevance of Vygotskian theory by https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa Made with an open mind en-us 2018-04-17 15:22:03 UTC 2018-04-24 11:20:41 UTC hello@padlet.com What are the key concepts/ themes of Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory of cognitive development? ird24 https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252623288 - Takes place in a social context
- Learning takes place with cultural tools
- Knowledge is not symmetric
- Language guides thinking and acting]]> 2018-04-17 15:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252623288 Can you think of any examples where Vygotskian theory has been applied in your experiences of schooling/ university learning? ird24 https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252623602 Group work whereby everyone has an equal part and equal investment in the outcome 

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Mixed ability classes ]]> 2018-04-17 15:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252623602 Is there variation in the implementation of these methods between institutions and/ or between subjects? Why do you think this might be? ird24 https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252623951 - Subjects with yes or no answers e.g. maths uses less dialogic teaching

- When learning a completely new subject such as languages where there is no previous knowledge, authoritative talk is more important. ]]> 2018-04-17 15:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252623951 How has Vygotsky's theory been applied to education? ird24 https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252630471
- Layout of classrooms facilitates group work e.g. tables allowing discussion between groups
- Group projects/ group presentations used for assessments - encourages collaborative learning
- Use of technology in classrooms- influence of modern day cultur]]> 2018-04-17 15:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252630471 Why is the 'dialogic process' of teaching and learning important? https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252631574
Vygotsky said that there is a link between thinking and language so discussing the logic behind a decision helps solidify knowledge. 

Also having children discuss how they got to the correct answer, helps other children who didn't get the answer to understand why that is the right answer. ]]> 2018-04-17 15:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252631574 How readily can we evaluate the effectiveness of the application of Vygotskian theory to education? https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252631618 Teach a class a new topic only using authoritative talk, closed questions, independent learning. Then test their knowledge. 
Teach a new topic using authoritative talk as well as dialogic and have the class work in groups. Then test their knowledge. 

]]> 2018-04-17 15:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252631618 How might educational functions of classroom talk be developed? https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252632411 Balance between 'aurothitative' & 'dialogic' forms of talk

Encouraging dialogic forms of talk rather than authoritative

Children learn more about the function & value of talk for learning themselves


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Children using iPads in school- giving learning a cultural context using modern-day technology. Also encouraging collaborative exercises using the technology allows for effective learning.]]> 2018-04-17 15:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252637758 ird24 https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252641155  
Group presentation work allows for children to have real goal-directed, curriculum-based activities on which they can work together and have reasoned discussions on how best to carry out the task and to aid each other in developing an understanding of the subject matter. ]]> 2018-04-17 15:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252641155 ird24 https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252643507 2018-04-17 16:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252643507 ird24 https://padlet.com/ird24/1ezkentiqlpa/wish/252646376
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