If You Wanted to Take a Vygotskian Approach to Teaching

question 6

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to take a Vygotskian approach to teaching students a new study strategy, you would be most likely to:

• A) Initially work collaboratively with students in applying the strategy, gradually withdrawing your support as they become more proficient in using it.
• B) Explain how the human memory system works and relate the strategy to effective memory processes.
• C) Show students how little they can remember when they use their current, ineffective strategies, thereby motivating them to learn the new strategy.
• D) Wait until students are at least 11 or 12 years old and thus capable of abstract thought.

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Definitions:

Relationship Conflict

Disagreements or disputes that arise due to personal issues, differences in values, or interpersonal dynamics, as opposed to task-related issues.

Conflict Resolution

A way to bring a dispute to a peaceful end through communication, negotiation, or other means of addressing the underlying issues.

Team (Re)Design

The restructuring or alteration of a team's composition, roles, or operational processes to improve effectiveness or adapt to new objectives.

Task Process Coaching

This involves providing guidance and instruction to improve a team's procedures and efficiency in completing tasks.