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First implication of Vygotsky'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 Vygotsky'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**. | ||
- | Vygotsky's theory was basis for children learning models like //[[tools of the mind]]// or //[[reciprocal listening/reading]]//. | + | Finally, a teacher should try to encourage externalization: |
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+ | * "//the teacher, working with the school child on a given question, explains, informs, inquires, corrects, and forces the child himself to explain.//"(([[http://www.amazon.com/Collected-Works-L-S-Vygotsky-Psycholinguistics/dp/030642441X#reader_030642441X|Vygotsky, L. S. The collected works of L. S. Vygotsky: Vol. 1. Problems of general psychology (R. W. Rieber & A. S. Carton, Vol. Eds.; N. Minick, Trans.). New York: Plenum, 1987.]] (Originally written or published between 1929 and 1935) )) | ||
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===== Criticisms ===== | ===== Criticisms ===== | ||
+ | Criticisms of Vygotsky's theory usually emphasize that: | ||
+ | * it doesn't take into consideration gender differences, | ||
+ | * underestimates abilities of an individual, | ||
+ | * valuing performance children accomplish together may result in children becoming lazy and expecting help even when they can accomplish something on their own.((Santrock, John W. Child development. McGraw-Hill, 2003.)) | ||
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[[http://www.scribd.com/doc/41760294/Educational-Psychology-a-Century-of-Contributions|Zimmerman, Barry J., and Dale H. Schunk. Educational psychology: a century of contributions. Routledge, 2003.]] | [[http://www.scribd.com/doc/41760294/Educational-Psychology-a-Century-of-Contributions|Zimmerman, Barry J., and Dale H. Schunk. Educational psychology: a century of contributions. Routledge, 2003.]] | ||
- | [[http://www.learning-theories.com/vygotskys-social-learning-theory.html|Social Development Theory (Vygotsky) at Learning Theories.]] | + | [[http://www.learning-theories.com/vygotskys-social-learning-theory.html|Social Development Theory (Vygotsky) at Learning Theories.]] Retrieved April 11, 2011. |
- | [[http://www.scss.tcd.ie/disciplines/information_systems/crite/crite_web/lpr/teaching/constructivism.html|LPR @TCD - Constructivism: Constructivist Theory And Social Development Theory.]] | + | [[http://www.scss.tcd.ie/disciplines/information_systems/crite/crite_web/lpr/teaching/constructivism.html|Logic, Programming, and Robotics |
+ | for non-technical students. Constructivism: Constructivist Theory And Social Development Theory. Trinity College, Dublin.]] Retrieved March 22, 2011. | ||
[[http://tip.psychology.org/vygotsky.html|TIP: Theories. Social Development Theory (L. Vygotsky).]] | [[http://tip.psychology.org/vygotsky.html|TIP: Theories. Social Development Theory (L. Vygotsky).]] | ||
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- | [[http://www.funderstanding.com/content/vygotsky-and-social-cognition| Funderstanding - Lev Vygotsky and Social Cognition.]] | ||
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