Describe Two Ways That the Tools of the Mind Early

question 58

Essay

Describe two ways that the Tools of the Mind early childhood curriculum is grounded in Vygotsky's theory (1962).

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Definitions:

Symbolic Ethnicity

A form of ethnicity that is individualistic in nature and without real social cost for the individual, often expressed through nostalgic engagement with cultural symbols.

Socially Enforced

refers to norms, behaviors, or practices that are maintained and regulated within a society through collective agreement or pressure.

Racial Identity

An individual's identification with a particular racial group, influenced by social, historical, and personal factors.

Racial Minorities

Groups of people who are classified or self-identify as belonging to a particular race and are numerically fewer than the dominant group in a given society.