Vygotsky
Vygotsky
Vygotsky
Overview
A Definition of Development Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development Vygotskys Sociocultural Perspective Implications of Piagets & Vygotskys Theories for Teachers The Development of Language
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Language Development
Development is
Cognitive Social Physical Personal
Principles of Development
Development
Occurs at different rates
Is relatively orderly
Happens gradually
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Brain Development
Neurons & synapses Plasticity Specialization and integration Lateralization Brain function affects learning
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Schemes of Learning
Centration
Reversible Thinking
Teaching Model
Social interactions shape learning Knowledge is co-constructed Adults and peers scaffold Zone of Proximal Development Cultural tools Private speech & self talk are selfguiding
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Developmental Significance Course of Development Relationship to Social Speech Relationship to Environmental Context
Not yet able to converse Declines with age Negative; immature Piaget did not comment
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Externalized thinking Increases in youth, then is internalized Positive; prompted Increases with task difficulty
Provide alternative assessments Identify the funds of knowledge from the familys culture
See Woolfolk, Guidelines, p. 50
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Reflection Questions
Compare: The role of social transmission in Piagets and Vygotskys theories. Implications for teaching when applying Piagets and Vygotskys theories. Creating disequilibrium with finding the zone of proximal development.
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Language Development
Cultures shape cognitive ability Benefits of learning multiple languages Loss of heritage language Teachers partner with parents Teachers use strategies to encourage development
*For Specific Strategies, See Woolfolk, Table 2.5, p. 53 Allyn & Bacon 2007
Language Development
Age 0-1
1-2 2-3 4-5
5-6
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Diversity
Piagets conservation concepts develop years earlier or later depending on the cultural value they are given. Different families promote different kinds of language development, e.g., Some right & wrong answers, Others story telling
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Convergences
Cognitive development requires physical and social stimulation Development requires activity Play matters There is an optimal zone for learning Challenge with support will keep students engaged, not fearful
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Summary
Definition of Development Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development Implications of Piagets Theory Vygotsky Sociocultural Perspective Implications of Vygotskys Theory Development of Language
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Review Questions
What are the different kinds of development? Describe the three principles of development. What part of the brain is associated with higher mental functions? What is lateralization and why is it important? What are the main influences on cognitive development? What is a scheme?
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Review Questions
As children move through Piagets four stages, what are the major changes? What is the problem of the match? What is active learning? Why is Piagets theory consistent with active learning? What are some limitations of Piagets theory? What is assisted learning? Scaffolding?
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Review Questions
What is a students zone of proximal development? Explain how interpsychological development becomes intrapsychological development. What are the differences between Piagets and Vygotskys view of private speech and its role in development? Describe teacher actions and responses that encourage language development.
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Short Answer
When a child can focus on both width and length of two triangles in order to compare their areas, Piaget would say that the child is capable of _________________.
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Short Answer
When a child can focus on both width and length of two triangles in order to compare their areas, Piaget would say that the child is capable of decentering.
Multiple Choice
According to Vygotsky, which of the following would be most influential on a childs learning? a. Social transmission b. Cognitive level c. Repetition of information d. Maturation
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Multiple Choice
According to Vygotsky, which of the following would be most influential on a childs learning? a. Social transmission b. Cognitive level c. Repetition of information d. Maturation
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Vygotsky
Ways to Remember
Piagets influences on development? Piagets four stages? The zone of proximal development?
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