Think about a typical 18-month old toddler doing a puzzle with one of his or her parents and how the interaction relates to Vygotsky's theory of child development (described in unit 1 and unit 9).
Define and describe Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding.
In this puzzle example, how can the parent apply Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding? Give at least three specific examples of what the parent can do.
How does scaffolding change the toddler's performance and cognitive development?
- When reading a 15-month-old story, what activities can the parent do to enhance the infant's experience? Indicate how or why these activities benefit the infant's social and cognitive development in terms of Vygotsky's theory.
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