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Chapter6: Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Learning
Social Constructivism
By: Paulene V. Malonzo
 Lev Vygotsky’s theory focuses on socio-cultural dimensions of learning and
development, emphasizing that individual cognitive processes are continuously
embedded in a social and cultural context.
 Concepts
1. Zone of Proximal Dev’t
Refers to an area in which a child or adolescent would have trouble solving a problem alone, but
can succeed with the help from someone more knowledgeable
2. Scaffolding
 Is the process of providing a child or adolescent with a good deal of support during the
time he is learning something.
6 Important Elements of the Scaffolding Process;
 RECRUITMENT
 DEMONSTRATING SOLUTIONS
 SIMPLIFYING THE TASK
 MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION
 PROVIDING FEEDBACK
 CONTROLLING FRUSTRATIONS
3. Socio-cultural context of knowledge
 Vygotsky emphasizes the important role of culture in influencing how individuals learn
and think.
 Vygotsky particularly emphasizing the role of culture in mediating learning.

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2. social constructivism paulene malonzo

  • 1. Chapter6: Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Learning Social Constructivism By: Paulene V. Malonzo  Lev Vygotsky’s theory focuses on socio-cultural dimensions of learning and development, emphasizing that individual cognitive processes are continuously embedded in a social and cultural context.  Concepts 1. Zone of Proximal Dev’t Refers to an area in which a child or adolescent would have trouble solving a problem alone, but can succeed with the help from someone more knowledgeable 2. Scaffolding  Is the process of providing a child or adolescent with a good deal of support during the time he is learning something. 6 Important Elements of the Scaffolding Process;  RECRUITMENT  DEMONSTRATING SOLUTIONS  SIMPLIFYING THE TASK  MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION  PROVIDING FEEDBACK  CONTROLLING FRUSTRATIONS 3. Socio-cultural context of knowledge  Vygotsky emphasizes the important role of culture in influencing how individuals learn and think.  Vygotsky particularly emphasizing the role of culture in mediating learning.