CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) was a key construct in Lev Vygotsky’s theory of learning and development. The Zone of Proximal Development is defined as the space between what a learner can do without assistance and what a learner can do with adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The crux of the zone of proximal development is that a child with more skills and mastery (the skilled partner), can be used to enhance the potential level of knowledge and another individual. These type of social interactions can be used to enhance educational outcomes in problem-based learning activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Vygotsky, ‘zone of proximal development’ or ‘ZPD’ refers to the: the gap between what the child can do independently and with assistance. difference between what a learner can do on his/her own and what he/she can do with someone’s help.

Detailed explanation-4: -The core idea of the ZPD is that a more knowledgeable person can enhance a student’s learning by guiding them through a task slightly above their ability level. As the student becomes more competent, the expert gradually stops helping until the student can perform the skill by themselves.