According to Vygotsky's theory, culture determines what skills are taught by looking at what skills are important. Certain skills, such as computer skills, communication skills, and teamwork skills, have been suggested as valued skills in our culture. Come up with at least three other valued skills and support your choices.

What will be an ideal response?


Other valued skills might include writing, reading, and problem-solving ability.
Page: 334.

Education

You might also like to view...

Your peer is having trouble applying yesterday's Piagetian concept of disequilibrium to understand Vygotsky's notion of the zone of proximal development that has been introduced today. What type of transfer is she having difficulty with?

What will be an ideal response?

Education

What is least restrictive environment (LRE)? How is inclusion different from mainstreaming?

What will be an ideal response?

Education

As a result of the growing prevalence of _______________, the number of children born to unmarried parents has also increased

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Education

Contiguity learning is best defined as learning by _____.

a. association of stimuli with responses b. performing a behavior repeatedly until it is no longer satisfying c. the consequences of a behavior changing the occurrence of that behavior d. focusing adult attention on a learner

Education