SocioCultural Theory Social Cultural Influences on Cognitive Development

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Socio-Cultural Theory Social & Cultural Influences on Cognitive Development

Socio-Cultural Theory Social & Cultural Influences on Cognitive Development

Lev Vygotsky l l l l Russian Psychologist Lived during the Bolshevik revolution of

Lev Vygotsky l l l l Russian Psychologist Lived during the Bolshevik revolution of 1918 Professors were considered dangerous by the State Died relatively young, 38 (Very difficult life in Soviet Union) Always seemed to have a gaggle of students with him Raging debates around the kitchen table Answered student questions with another question

Socio-Cultural Theory l Social Interaction causes Cog. Development – Co-Constructed Knowledge l l Culture

Socio-Cultural Theory l Social Interaction causes Cog. Development – Co-Constructed Knowledge l l Culture influences Cog. Development – Cannot be separated from the individual l l New knowledge created first between people, then internalized Values, Tools, Resources, … Language Shapes Cog. Development

Socio-Cultural Theory l Private Speech – – Talking to yourself Functions of “Self Talk”

Socio-Cultural Theory l Private Speech – – Talking to yourself Functions of “Self Talk” l l l – Self-Regulate – “Ooh, ooh, not too close. ” Self-Evaluate – “I can’t BELIEVE I did that!” Self-Instruct – “Okay, now the next step is…” Characteristics of “Self-Talk” l l 3 -5 yrs audible moving to inaudible later Presents most often in high stress situations

Socio-Cultural Theory l Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) – Inner-Layer l – Outermost-Layer l

Socio-Cultural Theory l Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) – Inner-Layer l – Outermost-Layer l – KSA that the learner has complete control over KSA that the learner cannot control or learn Middle Layer l KSA that the learner can acquire with assistance Zone of Proximal Development – Potential for learning – Large ZPD = ? –

Socio-Cultural Theory l Assisted Learning – – Professional Social Interaction Scaffolding l l l

Socio-Cultural Theory l Assisted Learning – – Professional Social Interaction Scaffolding l l l Cuing Modeling ½ done examples Thinking out loud Reciprocal teaching Checklists