Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development (sociocultural) Development, social interaction, language, and culture Social interaction and development Language and development Culture and development

Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development (sociocultural) Piaget thinks children depend on their own to explore, form ideas, and test these ideas with their experiences Vygotsky emphasizes social and cultural influences on the child's developing mind Cognitive development is influenced by social interaction, language, and culture

development is influenced by social interaction, language, and culture Cog.Development Social Language Interaction

Social interaction and development Learning and cognitive development arise directly from social interaction A child acquires knowledge through interacting with more knowledgeable others (adult, or child) The child develops an understanding that he wouldn't have been able to acquire on his own. Piaget proposed that children explore the world individually

Social interaction and development Vygotsky suggested that children need not, and should not, reinvent the knowledge of a culture on their own. Adults explain, give directions, provide feedback, and guide communication The child is actively involved in the interaction with the adults by doing.

Language and development Language plays at least 3 different role in development according to Vygotsky's theory 1. Through social interaction, language gives learners access to knowledge others already have. 2. Language provides learners with cognitive tools that allow them to think about the world and solve problems 3. Language serves an individual function; it gives us a means for regulating and reflecting on our own thinking

Language and development Private speech: is self-talk that guides thinking and action. Piaget termed it "egocentric speech" Vygotsky believed that private speech "seemingly targetless mumblings" indicates the beginnings of self-regulation. Private speech, first muttered aloud and then internalized, forms the foundation for complex cognitive skills such as sustaining attention, problem solving, and memorizing new information

Culture and development Culture provides the context in which development occurs The language of a culture becomes a cognitive "tool kit" (belongings) that children use to conduct their interactions and make sense of the world Culture provides a mechanism for both communication and thinking