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  1. May 1, 2024 · L. S. Vygotsky (born Nov. 5, 1896, Orsha, Russia—died June 11, 1934, Moscow) was a Soviet psychologist. He studied linguistics and philosophy at the University of Moscow before becoming involved in psychological research.

  2. Nov 8, 2022 · Sociocultural theory grew from the work of psychologist Lev Vygotsky, who believed that parents, caregivers, peers, and the culture at large are responsible for developing higher-order functions. According to Vygotsky, learning has its basis in interacting with other people.

  3. Social Constructivism: Vygotskys Theory. Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) was a Russian psychologist whose sociocultural theory emphasizes the importance of culture and interaction in the development of cognitive abilities. Vygotsky differed with Piaget in that he believed that a person has not only a set of abilities but also a set of potential ...

  4. Lev Vygotsky and His Cultural-historical Approach to Development - Childhood Studies - Oxford Bibliographies. Vera John-Steiner. LAST REVIEWED: 28 May 2013. LAST MODIFIED: 28 May 2013. DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780199791231-0128. Introduction.

  5. Aug 7, 2019 · Theories formulated by Russian psychologist and educator Lev Vygotsky currently range from being applied and celebrated across multiple contexts to be considered outdated.

  6. L. S. Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist, the founder of an original holistic theory of human cultural and biosocial development commonly referred to as cultural-historical psychology, and...

  7. Vygotskys Cognitive Development Theory postulates that social interaction is fundamental to cognitive development. Vygotskys theory is comprised of concepts such as culture-specific tools, language and thought interdependence, and the Zone of Proximal Development.

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