Lev Kuleshov

Vygotsky’s (1978) sociocultural theory suggests that learning is a continual social process that never ends and how we view the world is shaped by symbolic tools like language. As a child’s cognitive function improves through social interaction, he or she learns at a social (inter-psychological) level and then at an individual level (intra-psychological), consequently expanding their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) - a concept introduced but not fully developed by Vygotsky (1978). As children…

In reading this article discussing the difference in Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories on the influences on or origin of child development my eyes were opened to the areas in which each were lacking. I believe the two have theories that complement each other, and fill in the wholes the other has not elaborated on, but Vygotskian focuses on the cultural aspect of development that I have always believed to be unmovable piece of the puzzle. As often referenced, culture is like a unique lens that…

Vygotsky’s main topic was the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) which uses social interaction with each other helps move development forward. You can implement Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development in classrooms. Utah Education Network have stated “it’s a waste of time to teach kids what they already know and what they cannot do even with assistance” (Utah Education Network, 2005). Teachers should be modelling, explaining and using practice in the classrooms. What I mean by modelling is…

Boy Based Commercials Rather than domesticity, commercials that feature boys contain violent images. For example, in the commercial for “Power Rangers Super Megaforce Double Battle Figures” there are images of ‘blasters’ and ‘swords’, with the Power Rangers fighting ‘evil’ (Bandai 2014). The voice in the commercial is male, and the intended audience for Power Ranger is clearly young boys. The voice says things like “fire your blaster and swing your sword,” as well as “you’re armed and ready!”…

Why do we learn theories? Theories help us to understand how children learn. • When we understand children’s development and how they learn we can then choose appropriate teaching techniques to facilitate their learning. • Therefore, three influential theories are selected to help you to become more effective as parents and create optimal learning environments for your children. Jean Piaget (1896-1980), a prominent Swiss philosopher and psychologist…

Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky are two of the most recognized psychologists known to man. These men developed theories that addressed the way people think and the way that children in a classroom learn. College students learn early on in their field of study of Piaget and Vygotsky and their attributes to education. Piaget believed that cognitive development was comprehensive, while Vygotsky did not agree with him. Vygotsky thought of cognitive development rather how a child learns and develops…

To further understand Piaget’s theory we need to understand the term schema. The schema is ‘a cohesive, repeatable action sequence possessing component actions that are tightly interconnected and governed by a core meaning’ (Tuckman 2011, p.46). In essence, a schema is a building block of behaviour that organises information and knowledge. The schema is used to perceive new information and build upon existing knowledge. In regards to a school setting, the schema can be used as a tool for…

The form in which children learn has often made psychologists and even educators to ponder more. There have been several theories that have come up from several theorists in important fields. One kind of this theories is the Lev Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of learning. According to Vygotsky's theory, the mental development of language thought, and the reasoning process gets developed through interactions and social relationships. This, therefore, means that the development of an individual…

In 1950, classic play theorist Johan Huzinga expressed the position of play as a cultural phenomenon. Children’s play varies from culture to culture and is one of the major factors that influence young children’s development and learning. Children learn and incorporate social norms, values and roles through play. It is essential to understand the dynamics of culture and its influence on child development especially in the contexts of family ethnic culture. Through play, children reflect and…

After viewing the Attachment in Infancy & Toddlerhood Wikipage, it made me think about my own attachment to my mother based upon my behavior as a child described to by my parents. I displayed a very explorative and joyful demeanor when I was near them. I vaguely remember being very upset at only a few years of age upon being separated from my mother. However, I remember after a few years of age, I grew more and more acceptant of her departure while knowing I would see her again soon. I believe I…