CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

VYGOTSKY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The difference between what the child can accomplish alone and what she can accomplish with the guidance of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
A
Zone of Proximal Development
B
Zone of Actual Development
C
Scaffolding
D
Scaffold and Fade Away Technique
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The zone of proximal development refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner. Thus, the term “proximal” refers to those skills that the learner is “close” to mastering.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Vygotsky defined the “More Knowledgeable Other” (MKO) as anyone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than the learner, particularly in regards to a specific task, concept or process. Traditionally the MKO is thought of as a teacher or an older adult.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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