Explain and give an example of how language, social interaction, and culture interact in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of development
What will be an ideal response?
According to Vygotsky, development occurs as a direct result of social interaction that uses language to help developing individuals acquire the cognitive tools of their culture. The example of the Yu'pik people having 99 different concepts for ice, whereas, for the most part, mainstream Americans have only one or a very few, illustrates development in a cultural context.
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A. beginning by discussing the student's weaknesses B. interruptions by the parent during the teacher's report C. listening to parents' complaints about school D. telling the parents anything negative about the child
Yael is a two-year-old who stands right behind a group of children playing with race cars. She smiles and seems interested, but she does not join them. What type of play is Yael engaging in?
a. solitary b. associative c. parallel d. onlooker
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A. Talk with the other children in the class and explain why Rajah is sad. Tell them to say nothing about his brother. B. Dedicate several morning meetings with the class to discuss death and dying. Ask the other children to share their stories and questions with Rajah. C. Look for ways to help Rajah remember his brother and share memories and feelings about him when he chooses to. D. Read children’s books that deal with the subjects of death and dying to the class every day for one month. Hope Rajah finds comfort in the stories.
During a children's story enactment that follows repeated book readings, teachers should not offer supportive assistance or suggestions
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false