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Dela Cruz, Chrenz Judiel G.

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Lev Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development

Lev Vygotskys main assertion that children are entrenched in various sociocultural
contexts and their cognitive development is flourished through social interactions with
more skilled individuals. The theory is mainly concerned with the more complex
cognitive activities of children that are regulated and determined by several principles.

1. More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)


- Any person who possesses a greater skill level than the learner regarding a
certain task or concept is called a More Knowledgeable Other or abbreviated as
MKO, in which the person may be a parent, teacher, coach, an older adult, or
even peers. Social interaction with the previously mentioned significant adults
plays a crucial aspect that affects the childs learning, as these children are
entrenched in a sociocultural backdrop.

2. Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)


- A concept by Vygotsky that granted him recognition around the world. Children
that are given a specific task while in the zone of proximal development can
nearly perform the task independently, but they would still need adequate
amount of assistance to accomplish effectively. Children experience the
process of accommodation and assimilation in order to assist them in achieving
independence on performing well on their given tasks.

Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development by Psychology Notes HQ (2017).


https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/vygotsky-theory/

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