Module 2b Instructional Methods Exit Ticket

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What is the main focus of Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

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The learning potential of children

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According to Vygotsky, every function in the cultural development of the child appears on the social plane and then on the _______ plane.

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psychological

Front

What is the primary focus of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?

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Social processes and context

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The ZPD is understood by Vygotsky to describe the ______ or actual level of development of the learner.

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current

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What does Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) emphasize?

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The potential for future development

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According to Vygotsky, imitation is possible only within the zone of ________.

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intellectual potential

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Fill in the blank: The teacher's zone of proximal development is thought as a learning space between his present level of teaching knowledge and his next (potential) level of knowledge to be attained with the support of others. This definition provides us with the possibility not to restrict ourselves to regard teacher educator as the only source of _______.

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scaffolding

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What is one way that exemplary teachers' models of teaching can be shared with novice teachers?

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Through observation in the teacher's own classes

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What is the main implication of Vygotsky's theory regarding the zone of proximal development?

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It helps learners perform independently.

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In Vygotsky's theory, the zone of proximal development is defined as a property of the interaction between the teacher and the student. Fill in the blank: The role of the teacher is not to provide __________ to facilitate performance, but through exploratory talk and other social mediations assist learners in taking control of their own learning.

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exploratory talk