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 Vigotsky's theory addresses three main themes(([[http://www.learning-theories.com/vygotskys-social-learning-theory.html|Social Development Theory (Vygotsky) at Learning Theories.]])):
-  * **Social interaction** - which according to Vigotsky plays a crucial role in the process of cognitive development (and therefore learning precedes development), opposed to Jean Piaget’s [[learning_theories:stage theory of cognitive development]] where development precedes learning.
+  * **Social interaction** - which according to Vigotsky plays a **crucial role in the process of cognitive development** (and therefore learning precedes development), opposed to Jean Piaget’s [[learning_theories:stage theory of cognitive development]] where development precedes learning.
-  * **The More Knowledgeable Other** (MKO) - a term that addresses person (typically teacher or instructor, but others as well) or a machine that, when compared to the learner, has more knowledge and skills related to a particular task, process or concept
+  * **The More Knowledgeable Other** (MKO) - a term that addresses **person** (typically teacher or instructor, but others as well) or a machine that, when compared to the learner, has **more knowledge and skills related to a particular task**, process or concept
-  * **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.
+  * **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. According to Vigotsky, two children may be at the same level of actual development, but given the appropriate help from an adult, one might be able to solve many more problems than the other. The zone of proximal development is the difference between a childs current level of development and his or her potential level of development, where full cognitive development is achieved through 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. According to Vigotsky, two children may be at the same level of actual development, but given the appropriate help from an adult, one might be able to solve many more problems than the other. The **zone of proximal development** is the difference **between a child's current level of development and his or her potential level of development**, where full cognitive development is achieved through social interaction.
 ===== 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.
+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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