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LEARNING THEORIES

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In sociocultural theory (social constructivism-Vygotsky), what concept refers to the idea that it is best for teachers to aid students on tasks the students can not accomplish on their own, while also assuring that those tasks are not too difficult (because otherwise students would not be able to accomplish the task even with help)?
A
zone of proximal development
B
scaffolding
C
modeling
D
imitation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Social constructivism, a social learning theory developed by Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky, posits that individuals are active participants in the creation of their own knowledge (Schreiber & Valle, 2013).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three fundamental concepts that define sociocultural theory: (1) social interaction plays an important role in learning, (2) language is an essential tool in the learning process, and (3) learning occurs within the Zone of Proximal Development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sociocultural theory grew from the work of psychologist Lev Vygotsky, who believed that parents, caregivers, peers, and the culture at large are responsible for developing higher-order functions. According to Vygotsky, learning has its basis in interacting with other people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lev Vygotsky was a seminal Russian psychologist best known for his sociocultural theory. He believed that social interaction plays a critical role in children’s learning-a continuous process that is profoundly influenced by culture.

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