Vygotsky: Cognitive and socio-
cultural Development
Created @April 26, 2022 10:20 AM
Class
Type
Materials
Reviewed
Social interaction is central to cognitive development
1. zone of proximal development - zpd
2. Scaffolding
ZPD: What one can do with help from a capable mentor.
help = scaffolding (capable mentor, adult)
Upper Boundary: problem-solving tasks that child cannot perform even with help
ZPD: Problem solving task that can be performed with help
Lower Boundary: Problem solving task that can be performed independendently
Cultural tools are acquired through interaction and internalised mental functions.
1. Language
0-3: language used to express thoughts and feelings about present
3-7: language used to direct behaviour - obtain what we need
7+: language and thoughts are fused → inner speech
Vygotsky: Cognitive and socio-cultural Development 1
cultural Development
Created @April 26, 2022 10:20 AM
Class
Type
Materials
Reviewed
Social interaction is central to cognitive development
1. zone of proximal development - zpd
2. Scaffolding
ZPD: What one can do with help from a capable mentor.
help = scaffolding (capable mentor, adult)
Upper Boundary: problem-solving tasks that child cannot perform even with help
ZPD: Problem solving task that can be performed with help
Lower Boundary: Problem solving task that can be performed independendently
Cultural tools are acquired through interaction and internalised mental functions.
1. Language
0-3: language used to express thoughts and feelings about present
3-7: language used to direct behaviour - obtain what we need
7+: language and thoughts are fused → inner speech
Vygotsky: Cognitive and socio-cultural Development 1
