Sociocultural theory

  • Cognitive Development: Lev Vygotsky’s Theory

    Sociocultural Theory  The work of Lev Vygotsky (1934, 1978) has become the foundation of much research and theory in cognitive development over the past several decades, particularly what has become known as sociocultural theory. Vygotsky’s theory comprises concepts such as culture-specific tools, private speech, and the zone of proximal development. Vygotsky believed cognitive development is…

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