Explain how dynamic assessment is consistent with Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development and with scaffolding

 

· Respond to the REVIEW question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 9. Make sure your response is thorough.

Revel – Section 9.6, Individual Differences in Mental Development – “Explaining Individual and Group Differences in IQ” – Journal 9.4

Since there is actually no “review” question, let’s do the “Connect” question:

“Explain how dynamic assessment is consistent with Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development and with scaffolding (you will need to refer back to the Vygotsky discussion in chapter seven)

· Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section  in Chapter 9

Revel – Section 9.8, Learning in School – “How Well-Educated Are U.S. Children?” – Journal 9.6

“Sandy wonders why her daughter Mira’s teacher often has students work on assignments in small, cooperative groups. Explain the benefits of this approach to Sandy.”

· Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 10

Revel – Section 10.2, Self-Understanding – “Influences on Self-Esteem” –

Journal 10.1

“Should parents try to promote children’s self-esteem by telling them they’re “smart” or “wonderful”? Are children harmed if they do not feel good about everything they do? Explain”

****PLEASE RESPOND IN QUESTION/ANSWER FORMAT and ONLY CITE FROM THE BOOK… Chapter 9 & 10    Berk, L. E. (2014). Exploring Lifespan Development (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-134-41266-5