Sociocultural Theory

What does sociocultural theory emphasize?

• For collaborative process.

• The proactive participation whit the environment that sorrounds us.

• Emphasize for better cognitive skills.

• Cognitive development.

What influence does social interaction have on Vygotsky´s theory?

• Thought structures.

• Logical process

• Behavior of the society.

• Learning and cognitive development.

Who argued that cognitive development is primarily driven by the child´s active exploration of their environment?

• Piaget

• Vygotsky

Wich theory emphasizes the role of language as a fundamental tool for thought?

• Piaget´s Theory

• Vygotsky´s Theory

What is "The Zone of Proximal Development"?

• The beginning of logic in the child's thought processes and the beginning of the classification of objects by their similarities and differences.

• The area where the most sensitive instruction should be given, allowing to develop skills.

What are the dynamics of the Scaffolding Theory?

• Activities provided by the educator, to support the student as it led trought the ZPD.

• Activities where logical operations, such as conservation, reversibility or classification, allowing logical reasoning are used.