Cost

Early Childhood Theory Series: Vygotsky: Understanding and Utilizing Theory In The Early Childhood Classroom (1 hour)

Training Level: 3

Clock Hours: 1

CDA: 7 and 8      Core Content: 1 and 4    

Objectives:

  • Describe Lev Vygotsky and why he developed cognitive theory.
  • Analyze the components of Vygotsky’s theory.
  • Examine the zone of proximal development & scaffolding.
  • Create plans & curricula using Vygotsky’s theory

In this installment of understanding and utilizing theory in early childhood classroom, we will learn about Vygotsky’s cognitive theory. Participants will gain an understanding of learning through social interaction, culture and ideas such as the zone of proximal development and scaffolding. The session will include ways to implement Vygotsky’s ideas into classroom assessment and planning.