Educational Psychology / Unit 13 EDP 1214 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Vygotsky's Zone and Scaffolding
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The idea
Vygotsky's zone of proximal development is the gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance; a more knowledgeable other scaffolds the learner inside that zone, then withdraws support as the learner takes over.
In practice
A student stuck on long division finishes it when a classmate asks the right questions.
Where people slip
Teaching aims inside the zone.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
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