CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

VYGOTSKY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vygotsky emphasises ____ as a major means by which cognitive development occurs
A
language
B
assistance
C
growth
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vygotsky also highlighted the critical role that language plays in cognitive development. Vygotsky’s theory says that social interactions help children develop their ability to use language.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vygotsky’s Cognitive Development Theory argues that cognitive abilities are socially guided and constructed. As such, culture serves as a mediator for the formation and development of specific abilities, such as learning, memory, attention, and problem solving.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lev Vygotsky’s theory highlights the role of culture in a child’s development of cognitive abilities such as reasoning and communication. According to Vygotsky’s theory, in a society adults foster cognitive development in children by engaging them in meaningful and challenging activities.

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