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Lev Vygotsky

Table of Contents. The Social Development TheoryThe Social Development Theory Cont.Link Between Vygotsky and Classroom TechnologyConnectionWhat We Have Tried

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Lev Vygotsky

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    1. Lev Vygotsky By Danielle Esbrandt Amanda Kappler Lindsey Skleres

    2. Table of Contents The Social Development Theory The Social Development Theory Cont. Link Between Vygotsky and Classroom Technology Connection What We Have Tried… Zone of Proximal Development Stages Zone of Proximal Development Diagram Question and Answer Session References

    3. The Social Development Theory Children socializing with their peers or adults plays a major role in their cognitive development. Vygotsky stresses dialogue between children and adults in order for knowledge to be passed to the child.

    4. The Social Development Theory Continued Knowledge originally exists outside the child, but through interaction with the adult, knowledge can be internalized. Zone of Proximal Development: The gap between what a learner can do independently and what a learner cannot do even with assistance.

    5. Link Between Vygotsky’s Theories and Use of Classroom Technology Allows students to construct knowledge for themselves vs. use of a textbook with materials provided for them Allows opportunities for social interaction: Collaboration Research Problem-solving situations Virtual Tours Online Discussions Virtual Tours

    6. Connection! This cooperative PowerPoint project involving technology supports Vygotsky’s theory that socializing with peers plays a role in cognitive development!

    7. Vygotsky’s Theory and Technology: What we have tried… Math - Everyday Math Curriculum Games Computer Program/On-Line Writing – “How-To” PowerPoints Reading – KidPix4 compare/contrast the beginning, middle, and end or stories Science/Social Studies – Web Quests Spelling – Scholastic Word Puzzles

    8. Zone of Proximal Development Stages Stage 1: Assistance from “more knowledgeable other” (capable peer or adult) Stage 2: Assistance from self (prior knowledge and research) Stage 3: Automatization (practice, trial-and-error) Stage 4: De-automatization (provide explanation to others)

    9. Zone of Proximal Development Stages

    10. Question and Answer! What theory did Lev Vygotsky contribute to education? A. Zone of Proximal Development B. Social Learning Theory C. Scaffolding D. Socialization Process

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    13. Question and Answer! How many stages are there for the development of the Zone of Proximal Development? 2 3 4 5

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    16. Question and Answer Vygotsky’s theory supports social interaction between students and more capable peers’ or adults. A. True B. False

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    19. References Coe, M. A., Dr., Burger, M., Dr., Land, M., Dr., Bailey, B., Dr., Hartzler, S.,      Dr., & Redmon, R., Dr. (2004, April). Vygotskian viewpoint: Technology and      constructivism. Retrieved June 4, 2008, from Midwestern State      University: West College of Education Website: http://faculty.mwsu.edu/      west/maryann.coe/coe/vygotsky/vygotsky.htm. Kearsley, G. (1994). Social development theory (L. Vygotsky). In Theory into      Practice Database. Retrieved June 4, 2008, from http://tip.psychology.org/      vygotsky.html. Slavin, Robert E. (2006). Educational psychology: Theory and practice. 8th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

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