Vygotskian theory asserts that children and adolescents active constructors of knowledge and their cognitive development is naturally embedded in a cultural context. Culture provides both symbols and tools and these are used as children and adults actively engage in daily interactions. Think about skills that you could help transmit to a child or adolescent. Considering the zone of proximal development, identify three skills and present your teaching strategies within the zone of proximal development. For the purposes of this thought paper, identify three separate teachable skills and your role as a more skilled teacher using specific examples.
- Thought papers should be three pages in length and include concepts from lecture and textbook reading.
- Each thought paper should be written as an essay with adequate paragraph structure.
- Your essay should contain an introduction, body, and conclusion.
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