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 ===== General =====
-Social development theory was introduced in 1920s and 1930s by [[http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky/|Lev Vygotsky]]. This theory gives a **framework for cognitive development** argues that the **key role in cognition development** lies in **social interactions**. In his own words, "//every function in the child's cultural development appears twice: first, on the social level, and later, on the individual level; first, between people (interpsychological) and then inside the child (intrapsychological). This applies equally to voluntary attention, to logical memory, and to the formation of concepts. All the higher functions originate as actual relationships between individuals//"((Vygotsky, L.S. Mind in Society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. 1978.)).
+Social development theory was introduced in 1920s and 1930s by [[http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky/|Lev Vygotsky]], father of social [[learning_paradigms:constructivism]]. This theory gives a **framework for cognitive development** argues that the **key role in cognition development** lies in **social interactions**. In his own words, "//every function in the child's cultural development appears twice: first, on the social level, and later, on the individual level; first, between people (interpsychological) and then inside the child (intrapsychological). This applies equally to voluntary attention, to logical memory, and to the formation of concepts. All the higher functions originate as actual relationships between individuals//"((Vygotsky, L.S. Mind in Society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. 1978.)).
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   * **The Zone of Proximal Development** (ZPD) - a term to describe the //zone// between learners ability to complete a task with guidance or collaboration and ability to solve it alone. The ZPD is where learning occurs.
-Motivation for introduction of ZPD lies in observation that children could often accomplish tasks with the help of others that they could not accomplish alone. The abilities that children can demonstrate when given assistance are in the process of becoming internalized, what implies that cognitive development is limited to this certain time span which he calls the "zone of proximal development" (ZPD). Full cognitive development requires social interaction.
+Motivation for introduction of ZPD lies in observation that children could often accomplish tasks with the help of others that they could not accomplish alone. The zone of proximal development is the difference between an individual's current level of development and his or her potential level of development, where full cognitive development is achieved through social interaction.
-The zone of proximal development is the difference between an individual's current level of development and his or her potential level of development. The range of skill that can be developed with adult guidance or peer collaboration exceeds what can be attained alone. Furthermore, full development during the ZPD depends upon full social interaction.
-Vygotsky argues that at any given time in development there are certain problems that children are on the verge of being able to solve, all they need is structure, clues, reminders, help with remembering details, encouragement, and so on.
 ===== What is the practical meaning of social development theory? =====
+First implication of Vigotsky's theory comes from the emphasized importance of social interaction. In accordance with that, interaction between learners should be encouraged during the educational process, since it will enhance learning. Another effective form of teaching should be //scaffolding// - providing learner with help when and as much as needed.
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