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Vygotsky: Social Learning Theory Rachel Ostrye Colleen Brieck Lauren Rockwell

Background: Lev Vygotsky Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) Russian/Soviet psychologist Founder of "cultural-historical psychology" His main work: developmental psychology Vygotsky's theories were viewed as controversial in the Soviet Union during his lifetime His theories spread to the U.S. around the 1970's and became highly regarded and influential within the realm of developmental psychology Vygotsky, Lev Semyonovich. (2008). Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. 2008. Retrieved July 16, 2013 from: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2830906184.html

Vygotsky's View of the Learner The child is viewed as an active seeker of knowledge The mind is socially constructed The child is born with basic attentional, perceptual and memory capacities Development occurs as a direct result of contact with the environment Child as self communicator – leads to higher order thinking Language and thought develop independently, but eventually merge and interact McLeod, S. A. (2007). Vygotsky - Simply Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

Social Interaction Vygotsky believed that children are curious and driven toward being actively involved in their exploration of learning Much of this learning takes place through social interactions Learning is cooperative or collaborative in nature McLeod, S. A. (2007). Vygotsky - Simply Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) Definition: Someone who has a better understanding or is of a higher ability level than the learner Does not have to be a teacher or adult This individual can aid the cognitive development of the learner McLeod, S. A. (2007). Vygotsky - Simply Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) Definition: The range between what a child can achieve independently and what a child can achieve with the guidance and support of a teacher or MKO Learning occurs just above the student's current level of competence In teacher terms: "Instructional Level" McLeod, S. A. (2007). Vygotsky - Simply Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

Current Perspectives Schreiber and Valle (2013) use Vygotsky's Social Learning Theory as their foundation for teaching small group and teamwork principles. They focus on complex and interactive relationships of learning, rather than a "teaching-listening relationship". Schreiber and Valle also bring about the issue that group work cannot just be assigned and take place, it needs to be appropriately modeled and scaffolded. In order to truly apply Vygotsky's theory and perspectives, students must first experience small group communication and behavior in authentic and realistic-to-life scenarios. These first steps in developing small group communication should focus in on interaction skills and problem solving. Schreiber, L. M., & Valle, B. E. (2013). Social constructivist teaching strategies in the small group classroom. Small Group Research, 44(4), 395-411.

Current Perspectives A child's learning should be directed towards their immediate potential for development - Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) Effective ZPD leads to internalization of learning by student Levykh (2008) states that factors needed for effective ZPD include: Emotionally positive collaboration and sense of trust between teacher and student Student belief that the teacher cares about them as a whole person High expectations that are developmentally appropriate set by teachers Collaborative, cooperative learning activities Activities that trigger prior knowledge, Environments that facilitate risk-taking behavior and acceptance of constructive criticism Levykh, M. G. (2008). The affective establishment and maintenance of Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. Educational Theory, 58(1), 83-101. Levykh, M. G. (2008). The affective establishment and maintenance of Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. Educational Theory, 58(1), 83-101.

Current Perspectives According to .. .there is no doubt that imagination is important to today's students and their learning process. Some schools seem to be missing the imagination part however and ..... suggests the reasons why teachers should not neglect the imagination. Vygotsky claimed that students go through a huge imagination shift in the middle-school years. This shift not only affects students behaviors and personalities, but also their intellectual development and ways to make sense of the world. Imagination is connected with meaning-making, emotions and intellectual functions. Gajdamaschko, N. (2005). Vygotsky on imagination: Why an understanding of the imagination is an important issue for schoolteachers. Teaching Education, 16(1), 13-22.

Teacher Implications Teacher's should assist students in exploring their own learning Teachers should guide learning through modeling and scaffolding. Differentiate lessons to each student's zone of proximal development - "instructional level" Students should be active in the learning process Engage in teacher-to-student and student-to-student interactions and discourse. Promote fantasy and exploratory play. Utilize cooperative learning and reciprocal teaching strategies that include summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting.

Reflections Social and collaborative learning can be a great tool if utilized effectively. Teachers need to provide modeling and scaffolding, with a gradual release of responsibility. Teacher must be present as a guide, helping to facilitate groups as needed. Classroom community plays important role in learning Learning occurs when teacher expectations are appropriate and student development is considered Value in assessing students to determine appropriate instructional level and ZPD

References Gajdamaschko, N. (2005). Vygotsky on imagination: Why an understanding of the imagination is an important issue for schoolteachers. Teaching Education, 16(1), 13-22. Levykh, M. G. (2008). The affective establishment and maintenance of Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. Educational Theory, 58(1), 83-101. McLeod, S. A. (2007). Vygotsky - Simply Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html Schreiber, L. M., & Valle, B. E. (2013). Social constructivist teaching strategies in the small group classroom. Small Group Research, 44(4), 395-411. Vygotsky, Lev Semyonovich. (2008). Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. 2008. Retrieved July 16, 2013 from: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2830906184.html