Use concepts from Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development to describe how you learned something in this class. Your response should include references to at least three of the following concepts: cognitive tools, internalization,zone of proximal development, and scaffolding
What will be an ideal response?
Students' responses are likely to vary considerably. However, they should include reference to at least three of the following ideas:
• Cognitive tool: A concept, principle or other aspect of Vygotsky's theory that enabled the respondent to think more effectively about some aspect of the course content.
• Internalization: A socially-based process occurring in the class that the respondent gradually adopted as his or her own and became able to use independently.
• Zone of proximal development: One or more tasks that the respondent could initially perform only with the support of the instructor, classmates, the textbook, or other external entity.
• Scaffolding: Specific form of support that was gradually removed over time.
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