Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development

• Assumptions


  knowledge as socika

  intermental: between people

  intramental: individual mind
• Cultural difference

  ‘Mental tools’ for their own physical, social and work envirintents
• Zone of proximal development


  The gap between what a child can learn on their own vs with a helper
• Scaffolding

  Helping a child/learner cross their ZPD with help:

  demonstration, preparation, indication of materials, specific verbal instructions, general prompts