Give an example of the process of cognition in early childhood as Vygotsky (or Rogoff) would describe it, highlighting at least three of his (her) specific concepts.
Vygotsky's process of cognition is based on social context. He explained that children are observant and curious. Children are apprentices in thinking because they change their thinking to the adult that is in their life. Vgotsky also believes in guided participation, which is where a parent or adult help the child learn a skill. For example, if a dad was teaching a child to catch a ball and throw it back, that would be guided participation.
Vygotsky heavily empasized social learning and social activity, stating that children are aprentices in thinking. Children learn from "scaffolding" and from observing others doing things. Another aspect is guided participation, where someone older than the child, helps him/her learn that specific skill.
Vygotsky believed that social context was the way in which children learned. Whether it be through watching their older siblings or their parents or interacting with their peers. They learn how to react to certain situations. If a parent gets upset when they hurt themselves, a child will imitate this reaction the next time they themselves are hurt. It is also important in the child's learning that the parents use guided learning. They need to not 'do' things for the child but rather 'show' the child what needs to be done and allow them to practice that skill for themselves.
Vygotsky's process of cognition is based on social context. He explained that children are observant and curious. Children are apprentices in thinking because they change their thinking to the adult that is in their life. Vgotsky also believes in guided participation, which is where a parent or adult help the child learn a skill. For example, if a dad was teaching a child to catch a ball and throw it back, that would be guided participation.
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ReplyDeleteVygotsky believed that social context was the way in which children learned. Whether it be through watching their older siblings or their parents or interacting with their peers. They learn how to react to certain situations. If a parent gets upset when they hurt themselves, a child will imitate this reaction the next time they themselves are hurt. It is also important in the child's learning that the parents use guided learning. They need to not 'do' things for the child but rather 'show' the child what needs to be done and allow them to practice that skill for themselves.
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