CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

VYGOTSKY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Is the idea of mediation part of Vygotsky’s central ideas for understanding human development?

A	sim
B	not
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The concept of mediation has its origins in Vygotsky’s theory of learning. According to this theory, cognitive development always comes from the outer (social) world towards the internal (mental) world.

Detailed explanation-2: -As such, Vygotsky outlined three main concepts related to cognitive development: (i) culture is significant in learning, (ii) language is the root of culture, and (iii) individuals learn and develop within their role in the community.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Social Development Theory includes three major concepts. These are comprised of the Role of Social Interaction in Cognitive Development, the More Knowledgeable Other and the Zone of Proximal Development.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vygotsky claimed that we are born with four ‘elementary mental functions’ : Attention, Sensation, Perception, and Memory. It is our social and cultural environment that allows us to use these elementary skills to develop and finally gain ‘higher mental functions. ‘

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