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Social constructivism (Social Interaction (Every function in the child’s…
Social constructivism
Social Interaction
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Social interaction plays a fundamental role in the process of cognitive development. In contrast to Jean Piaget’s understanding of child development (in which development necessarily precedes learning), Vygotsky felt social learning precedes development.
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Definiton
Social constructivism emphasizes the importance of culture and context in understanding what occurs in society and constructing knowledge based on this understanding.
Scaffolding
Assistance to the learner, through positive reinforcement, until the assistance is no longer needed of becomes repetitive.
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