Tag: Vygotsky
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Why do we need intentional teaching in early childhood education and care?
Do you know how Storykate is a big fan of socio-cultural theory by Lev Vygotsky? I’ll give you an example of why I believe that scaffolding and teaching cultural tools are important in my philosophy as well. I like Vygotsky not because he was a Soviet psychologist but because he provided us with his framework…
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The ideas of Vygotsky backed up by neuroscience
Yes, there is evidence from neuroscience that supports the theories of Lev Vygotsky, a renowned Russian psychologist who proposed a sociocultural theory of learning. Vygotsky’s theory suggests that children’s cognitive development is influenced by their social and cultural environment, and that learning occurs through social interactions and collaboration with others. We learn from our family…
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Zone of Proximal Development
Lev Vygotsky social constructivism theory influenced education immensely. His ideas continue to inform educators around the world, including language teachers. While he developed his theory in the beginning of 20th century (Vygotsky died very young), his disciples continued research, developed and contextualised his theories. Vygotsky focused on many areas of learning, including inclusive education, cultural…