Describe the terms, zone of proximal development and scaffolding, using Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- According to Vygotsky, the zone of proximal development is the level at which a child can almost, but not fully, comprehend or perform a task without assistance.
- The assistance or support is called scaffolding. Scaffolding is the support for learning and problem solving that encourages independence and growth.
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The first intelligence test was ______.
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