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UAMONT ZPD and the Magic Middle and Other Discussion Questions

UAMONT ZPD and the Magic Middle and Other Discussion Questions

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Scaffolding, Facilitation, and the Modified Role of the Teacher

As a future teacher, how do you see your role concerning Scaffolding and the Facilitation of learning?

As a future teacher, how do you see your role concerning Scaffolding and the Facilitation of learning?

ZPD and the Magic Middle

Please discuss the importance of ZPD and the Magic Middle in the classroom.

Please discuss the importance of ZPD and the Magic Middle in the classroom.

Piaget vs. Vygotsky

In your opinion, which of these pioneers had the best theory in relation to teaching and learning? Please be detailed in your explanation.

In your opinion, which of these pioneers had the best theory in relation to teaching and learning? Please be detailed in your explanation.

Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

Take a look at Table 2.1 on page 27 of your text. Once you have familiarized yourself with the information on pages 26 to 33, find one child (or possibly an adult if focusing on Formal Operational) at one of the stages and test Piaget’s work. This should be your child or some other relative. You may video your work or just simply post a discussion of your results. DO NOT use the names of people, but you will want to list the age and the determined stage based on the tasks taken.

Disequilibrium

Why should teachers be familiar with Disequilibrium? Is it associated with Equilibration? Please be detailed in your responses.

Why should teachers be familiar with Disequilibrium? Is it associated with Equilibration? Please be detailed in your responses.

SCHEMES

According to Piaget, we are constantly trying to make sense of the world through what he called Schemes. These are the basic building blocks of thinking and new ones are always being developed. Based on your Schemes, how do you view the world and why?

NATURE VS. NURTURE