Sociocultural Theory

Lev Vygotsky 1896-1934 Russian Never received a college degree

Theories

Socio cultural Children’s intellectual development influenced by The culture they are raised in How they interact with others

From their CULTURAL environment Values Beliefs Skills Traditions Will pass on to their own children

Cooperative Play Learn how to behave in their culture Learning is an active process

Zone of Proximal Develpment **Child’s Capacity for learning Maturity first Learning second

Scaffolding What the teacher does to help the learner Parents help teach skills** Potty training Walking Tying shoes Teachers teach “formally” Phonics, Math and Sports