MODULE 5:

Vgotsky Sociocultural Theory

Pamela G. Virtusio
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Objective:

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Who is Vygotsky, his background ?

Enumerate the Two Main Principles/Elements
of Socio-Cultural theory.
What are the two features of Zone Proximal
Development?
What are the 4 Basic Principles Underlying
the Vygotsky Framework/

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Vygotskys Background

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The Mozart of Psychology

Lev Semonovich Vygotsky was born in Western Russia on
November 5, 1986.His father, Semi Lvovich, founded the
Society of Education in Gomel, and held a wide range of active
interest including foreign language, history, literature, theater
and arts. His mother was educated as teacher.
In 1917, he graduated from Moscow University with a degree in
Law.
Vygotsky completed 270 scientific articles,numerous,lectures
and 10 books based on a wide range of Marxist-based
psychological and teaching theories.
He is considered a seminal thinker in psychology, and much of
his work is still discovered and explored today.
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Introduction

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Vygotsky Theory is that social interaction plays a

very important in cognitive development.
Did not focus on the individual child but on the child
as a product of social interaction, especially with
adults.
Focus on dynamic interactions rather than child by
himself.
People thinking differs dramatically between cultures
because different cultures stress different things.
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Two Main Priciples

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1. The More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)

Refers to anyone who has better
understanding or higher ability level
than the learner.
Normally thought of as being a
teacher, trainer, or older, adult, but
MKO could also peers , a younger
person, even computers.
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Two Main Priciples

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2. Zone of Proximal Development

Difference between what child can
accomplish alone and s/he can
accomplish with the guidance of
another.

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Two Features of ZPD

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I. Scaffolding
Appropriate assistance given by the
teacher to assist the learner accomplish
a task.
Requires that an instructor shows
example how to solve a problem, while
controlling the learning environment so
that students can take things step by
step expanding their knowledge
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without excessive frustration.

Two Features of ZPD

II.

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Reciprocal Teaching
A highly successful teaching method, it
provides an environment of open
dialogue between student and teacher
which goes beyond a simple question
and answer session.

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4 Basic Principles underlying

The Vygotski Framework
1)Children construct their knowledge.

2)Development cannot be separated from its social

context.
3)Learning is mediated.
4)Language plays a central role in mental
development.

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Two types of mental function

1. Lower Mental Function

Are those with which we are born, are the

natural functions and are genetically
determined.
2. Higher Mental Function
Are acquired and developed through social
interaction.

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Conclusion

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Sociocultural theory considers learning as a

semiotic process where participation in sociallymediated activities is essential.
Social interaction emphasized that effective
learning happens through participation in social
activities, making the social context of learning
crucial.
Vgotsky theory was important in education since
these works provide tools for the development of
individuals learning.
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Video and References

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Vygotskys Socio-Cultural Theory

References
Facilitating Learning A metacognition process, Maria Rita D. Lucas & Brenda
Corpuz, Publishedd by Lorimar Publishing,coyright 2007
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