Question

Who among the following developed a stage theory of cognitive development?

• A. Jerome S Bruner
• B. Jean Piaget
• C. Lev Vygotsky
• D. David Ausubel

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Lev Vygotsky

Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of cognitive development is a theory that emphasizes the role of social interaction and culture in learning and development. Vygotsky's theory includes the following concepts: 

• Zone of proximal development (ZPD): The difference between what a learner can do independently and what they can learn with the help of others. 

• Scaffolding: The practice of teaching in incremental stages to build knowledge and skills. 

• Culturally dependent learning: The idea that individuals from different cultures learn differently. 

• Speech as a psychological tool: The idea that speech is a major tool in a child's development of thinking. 

• Play: The idea that play is an important aspect of children's development. 

• The importance of mediation: The idea that mediation is key to human development. 

Vygotsky's theory is based on the idea that learning is a social process, and that development occurs through interactions with people who have more knowledge or skill. He believed that a child's immediate environment has a significant impact on their development. 

Vygotsky's theory has contributed to the restructuring of formal educational systems and is part of the foundation for constructivism.