Vygotsky Flashcards

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Who is Vygotsky?
Lev Vygotsky (His full name) was a russian psychologist, he was known for his work on psychological development in children
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When was Vygotsky born and when did he die?
Born - 1896
Died - 1934
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What did Vygotsky believe about kids speech?
He believed kids used speech to think outland but the evolve into a silent 'inner speech'
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What is the proximal development zone?
An area of learning that occurs when a person is assisted by a teacher or a peer with a higher skill set
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Who did Vygotsky's sociocultural theory account for?
Children who lacked certain skills
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What did Vygotsky believe about someone more knowledgeable?
That if they were to provide support to promote a child's cognitive development
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How many books did Vygotsky publish in 10 years?
He published 6 books
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When was Vygotsky born and when did he die?

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Born - 1896
Died - 1934

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What is the proximal development zone?

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