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MODULE 5:Vgotsky Socio-cultural Theory
Pamela G. VirtusioUniting
Batangas Eastern CollegesCollege of Education
Objective:Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
Virtusio
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College of Education
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/
Vygotsky’s BackgroundVygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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“The Mozart of Psychology”
Lev Semonovich Vygotsky was born in Western Russia on November 5, 1986.His father, Semi L’vovich, 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.
He died on June 10, 1934 at 37 after long battle with TB.
IntroductionVygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
Virtusio
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College of Education
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.
Two Main Priciples Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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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.
Two Main Priciples Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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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.
Two Features of ZPDVygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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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 without excessive frustration.
Two Features of ZPDVygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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II. 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.
4 Basic Principles underlyingThe Vygotski Framework
Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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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.
Two types of mental functionVygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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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.
ConclusionVygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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Sociocultural theory considers learning as a semiotic process where participation in socially-mediated 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.
Video and ReferencesVygotsky’s Socio-Cultural TheoryPamela G.
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Vygotsky’s 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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