T-Level EducationYears 12–13Education and Early Years

Theories of learning — Vygotsky

T-Level: Education and Early Years: Theories of learning — Vygotsky

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you're learning to ride a bike. 🚲

  2. 2

    What does the 'Zone of Proximal Development' mean?

  3. 3

    Let's look at a student solving a maths problem. 🧮

  4. 4

    Drag the tasks into the right zone on this diagram: 'Can do alone', 'Can do with help', 'Cannot do yet'.

  5. 5

    Who is the 'More Knowledgeable Other' (MKO) in the bike-riding example?

  6. 6

    Vygotsky said learning happens when a 'More Knowledgeable Other' (MKO) — like a teacher, parent, or even a friend — helps you in your ZPD. 🧑‍🏫

  7. 7

    What is 'scaffolding' in Vygotsky's theory?

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