Vygotsky by https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h Learning Theories en-us 2018-01-19 21:39:04 UTC 2025-11-27 16:57:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Lev Vygotsky dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/222960931 His theories stress the fundamental role of social interaction in the development of cognition; social constructivist. ]]> 2018-01-19 21:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/222960931 Beliefs: dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/222961307 He believed strongly that community plays a central role in the process of "making meaning."]]> 2018-01-19 21:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/222961307 Emphasis: dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224450170 Vygotsky places more emphasis on culture affecting cognitive development.]]> 2018-01-24 21:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224450170 dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224450409 For Vygotsky, the environment in which children grow up will influence how they think and what they think about.]]> 2018-01-24 21:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224450409 Scaffolding: https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224450611 Vygotsky defined scaffolding instruction as the “role of the teachers and others in supporting the learners development and providing support structures to get to that next level” (Raymond, 2000). ]]> 2018-01-24 21:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224450611 dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224451376 2018-01-24 21:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224451376 Zone of Proximal Development https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224451682 Through scaffolding, teachers can reach students’ zone of proximal development. This basically means that by offering little help to students, they can learn or do things that they wouldn’t be able to do on their own. 
It is important not to try to get students to do things that are out of reach. 
For example, when baking a cake, a child can get the ingredients needed on their own with no help [current understanding]. But with the help of another person they can measure the correct amounts and mixed all the ingredients together [zone of proximal development]. However, when it comes to using the oven , the child cannot learn how to use it even with help of another because it is out of their reach. ]]> 2018-01-24 21:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224451682 Elementary Mental Functions dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224452924 * Attention
* Sensation
* Perception
* Memory]]> 2018-01-24 21:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224452924 Sociodramatic or Make-believe play KarenCai https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224453054 Vygotsky says, “In play a child is always above his average age, above his
daily behavior; in play it is as though he were a head taller than himself. As in
the focus of a magnifying glass, play contains all developmental tendencies in a condensed form; in play it is as though the child were trying to jump above the level of his normal behavior” (1967, 16). 

Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development believes that children could transform external information through language. Vygotsky thinks that children talk to themselves when they play so that they could make sense of the world. Through the play process, children are more capable in using language and regulating their thought process. 

Reference: 
Vygotsky, Lev S. 1967. “Play and Its Role in the Mental Development of the Child.” Soviet Psychology 5:6–18.]]> 2018-01-24 21:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224453054 Vygotsky's Main Ideas dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224453421 2018-01-24 21:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224453421 Key Components of Vgotsky's Cognitive Development Theory tiffany1654 https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224455643 1. Sociocultural influence
2. Mediation
3. Periods of Child Development
4. Relationship between language and thought
5. Zone of proximal development ]]> 2018-01-24 21:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224455643 dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224457442 2018-01-24 21:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224457442 KarenCai https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224457538 Soviet Psychologist
Born: November 17, 1896
Died: June 11, 1934]]> 2018-01-24 21:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224457538 Scaffolding coronaja1 https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224888525 Scaffolding strategies that can help children reach their zone of proximal development are illustrated in the image below.]]> 2018-01-25 21:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/224888525 Zone of Proximal Development coronaja1 https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/225869311 In this video, at 1:50, we see how even in Disney movies like this one, The Lion King 2, there is a prime example of Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development.]]> 2018-01-29 21:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/225869311 Application of Zone of Proximal development KarenCai https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/226820930 This theory could help teachers understand that students learn in a sequential order. Teachers have to teach step by step.]]> 2018-01-31 21:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/226820930 Application of Scaffolding KarenCai https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/226822641 Teachers' Steps: 
  1.  decide the concepts that students need to learn for the class and  determine if they already have mastered some or not based on small assessments
  2.  plan individual lesson and make sure the concepts are within the zone of proximal development. Schedule enough activity time for students to practice scaffolding
  3. slowly remove scaffolding until they master the concepts
*adjust instruction if there are students with learning disabilities 

]]> 2018-01-31 21:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/226822641 General Q 1 KarenCai https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/227688542 Q: Many countries try to imitate American Education System, but it is not as effective in another country. 

A: Based on Vygotsky, he does not agree with the thought that all children develop/learn in the same way. He emphasizes the effect of culture on cognitive development. 

]]> 2018-02-02 21:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/227688542 General Q 2 KarenCai https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228361352 Q: Many students prefer studying alone and think it is the most efficient way to study. 

A: According to Vygotsky's developmental theories,  believes the importance of social interactions in learning. He insists that social interaction is the basis of learning and development. In order to let social interaction works in the development, it has to be fitted into well-designed activities. ]]> 2018-02-05 21:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228361352 PROS AND CONS OF VYGOTSKY dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228362083 2018-02-05 21:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228362083 CONS dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228362636 An important criticism of Vygotsky’s work is that social interaction is not as important to all cultures. 

The idea of scaffolding learning may not be useful for all types of learning, as well. 

Other ways to learn, such as observation and apprenticeship/practice, might be the most helpful methods to employ (Scott, 1972). 


]]> 2018-02-05 21:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228362636 PROS dnegron https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228362975 Constructivist approach, the social aspect of a classroom is the most important factor that leads to learning. 

There is not a step-by-step process, this theory requires that students work together in their zone of proximal development and with a more knowledgeable other, in order to get to the point where they can learn independently, without the group’s support. 

These days, collaboration amongst students is highly valued. 

The environment plays a crucial role in increasing a student’s learning, and there is an acknowledgement of differences between individuals and 
people from other cultures (Scott, 1972). ]]> 2018-02-05 21:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228362975 Vygotsky Theories Still Used Today: Accelerated Reader and the Zone of Proximal Development coronaja1 https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228363795 Accelerated Reader is a program used at many schools that help children improve their independent reading abilities. At 1st, children are given an initial assessment to get placed into a reading level (this is how a ZPD scored is developed). So how does the ZPD come into play? Well, it defines the readability range from high students should be choosing books in order to advance their reading skills without facing them with overwhelming challenges that will lead them to give up.]]> 2018-02-05 21:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228363795 General Q 3 KarenCai https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228368498 Q: Current early childhood education put too much pressure on younger children to learn academic skills in an early age. 

A:  Vygotskian approach suggests that young children can master
necessary prerequisites of academic skills through engagement in mature make-believe
play. ]]> 2018-02-05 21:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/228368498 Language and Thought tiffany1654 https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/231728613 Compared to Piaget, Vygotsky thought of "child language" as an important developmental tool that leads to self-regulation and more advanced verbal thinking, as opposed to 'egocentric' speech that becomes more 'socialized' speech. ]]> 2018-02-14 21:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dnegron/nz9w94lkyr6h/wish/231728613