PSYA02H3 Lecture : Lecture Notes with Powerpoint References
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Piaget emphasizes on spontaneous discovery, individual exploration, children accommodating to the world. Little emphasis on communication, individual discovery is encouraged. Vygotsky found that communication, social interaction is important in development. Zone of proximal development a range of tasks that the child cannot yet handle alone, but can do with help of more skilled partners (i. e. with communication, the child would be able to learn) The main difference between a piagetian and a vygotskian classroom is that the latter promotes assisted discovery. Scaffolding adjusting the support offered during teaching to fit the child"s current level of performance. Peer collaboration teachers group together classmates of different abilities and encourage them to help each other (i. e. discussion forums in psya02) Principal symptoms: inattention (can"t focus on tasks), hyperactivity, impulsivity (can"t control themselves very well) They are criticized because they say things without regarding others feelings. They cannot adjust energy levels (i. e. from recess to class time)
