Proposed by Lev Vygotsky.
The Zone of Proximal Development:
- What I can do alone
- What I can do with help ← ZPD
- What I cannot do even with help
Effective education targets the ZPD.
Scaffolding:
Like construction scaffolding, temporary support helps learners accomplish tasks within their ZPD. Support is gradually removed as competence grows.
Vygotsky vs. Piaget:
Piaget: Development leads learning
Vygotsky: Learning leads development
Emphasizes the importance of social interaction in learning.
Developmental
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
What I can do with help but not alone