The developing mind: a socio-cultural perspective
Introduction
Theories as to how the mind develops have changed throughout the years. The first part of this essay explores some key claims that have emerged from this current socio-cultural era that attempt to explain how the mind of a learner develops, through predominantly highlighting core concepts such as the new metaphor of learning through participation, Vygotsky's zone of proximal development, scaffolding, and learning through speech. The second part of this essay addresses the complexities and challenges caused by increasing rates of diversity in schools and draws on socio-cultural ideas that offer aid for teachers who endeavour to implement equitable, inclusive and effective pedagogies that allow for socially just classrooms.
The participation metaphor
Claims as to how the mind' develops are heavily influenced by the way the theorist views how humans learn. Anna Sfard's article On two metaphors and the dangers of......
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