Lev Vygotsky
Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky November 17, 1896 June 11, 1934
Lev Vygotsky Is Best Known For: - Zone of Proximal Development - Sociocultural Theory - Guided Participation
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Human development results from a dynamic interaction between individuals and society. Through this interaction, children learn gradually and continuously from parent and teachers.
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This learning, however, can vary from one culture to the next. It is important to note that Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the dynamic nature of this interaction. Society doesn't just impact people; people also affect their society.
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Cognitive development, including language development, arises as a result of social interactions. Some theories view thinking and speaking as related but independent processes. Sociocultural theory views speaking and thinking as tightly interwoven.