1. Lev Vygotsky

2. Lev Vygostky Born: Nov. 17, 1896 Died: June 11, 1934
Soviet psychologist
Founder of an unfinished theory of human cultural and bio-social development commonly referred to as cultural-historical phsychology
Lev Vygostky

3. Sociocultural Development
Khan’s Academy

4. Vocabulary MKO = More knowledgeable other
ZPD = Zone of Proximal development

5. Sociocultural Development Theory
Social interactions provide development of individual
Interactions anticipate development
Children are naturally curious and can be responsible for their own learning
Focused on connections between people and the sociocultural context in which they act and interact in shared experiences

6. MKO
Someone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than the learner, with respect to a particular task, process, or concept
Teachers/other adults
Peers
Technology/computers

7. ZPD
What is the ZPD?

8. ZPD
Difference between what a child can achieve independently and what a child can achieve with guidance and encouragement from an MKO
Most sensitive instruction or guidance should be given

9. Differences between Piaget
More emphasis on culture affecting/shaping cognitive development
Social factors contribute to cognitive development
The role of language in cognitive development

10. Classroom Technology can help to facilitate learning within the ZPD
Moves from teacher-centered to more student-centered
Even without technology, group projects can help facilitate the ZPD gap

11. Activity
In your groups, discuss if you agree with Piaget’s or Vygosky’s theory more.

12. Works cited
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