Vygotsky believed that learning was better achieved through social interaction. What statement best identifies a learning environment that represents this belief?
A) Students are seated in rows and given problems to solve in a quiet environment.
B) Students are encouraged to work in groups and share problem solving strategies and solutions.
C) Students are assigned problems as homework and directed not to talk with other classmates.
D) Students are not expected to solve all of the problems, only the ones that they have the knowledge to complete.
answer: B
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