Define Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development and Explain How It

question 7

Essay

Define Vygotsky's zone of proximal development and explain how it relates to the problem of matching cognitive stages with instructional strategies.

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Definitions:

Peer Acceptance

The degree to which a child or adolescent is socially accepted by their peers.

Active Play

Physical activities engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children, that involve exertion and movement.

Parallel Play

refers to a stage in early childhood development where children play side-by-side but do not directly interact with each other.

Cultural Practices

Customs, habits, and traditions shared by a group of people that are passed down from generation to generation.