Question

Albert, a nine-year-old, is teaching his six-year-old brother how to assemble a model airplane. First, Albert shows Abel how to set up the pieces, then how to glue the pieces together. Next, he guides his brother's hands as they glue two more pieces together. Finally, he watches his brother glue pieces by himself. The way Albert is interacting with his brother and providing help only as needed illustrates _______________ theory.

Answer 1

Answer:

Vygotsky theory in zone of proximal development

Explanation:

Lev Vygotsky's, a Soviet psychologist proposed a theory of Cognitive development in 1978 that cognitive development such as culturally organized and human psychological function depends largely on learning process through social interaction. Vygotsky theory explains various concept such as the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development and language and thought interdependence

This question centres on his concept of the Zone of Proximal Development explaining how a child's cognitive development is achieved through learning, guidance and encouragement from a skilled older person.

Answer 2

Answer:

zone of proximal development

Explanation:

The zone of proximal development refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.