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--- learning_theories:social_development_theory [2011/04/18 16:44]
jpetrovic [What is the practical meaning of social development theory?]
+++ learning_theories:social_development_theory [2011/04/18 16:48]
jpetrovic [Criticisms]
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 The teacher or any higher-level partner in the educational process should always be aware of the development level of his partner.
-Another effective form of teaching should be **//scaffolding//** - providing learner with **help** when and as much **as needed**.
+Another effective form of teaching is **//scaffolding//** - providing learner with **help** when and as much **as needed**.
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 Criticisms of Vygotsky's theory usually emphasize that:
-  * it doesn't take into consideration gender differences,
+  * 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.))
+  * 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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