An important element in scaffolded strategy instruction is Vygotsky's idea of the zone
of proximal development. Which of the following is the best description of the ZPD?
a. the exact level at which a child learns something new
b. the difference between the level of difficulty a child can cope with
independently and with a more advanced learner's help
c. the stage a child is at with respect to Piaget's 4-stage theory
d. the difference between the age of a child when a skill first develops versus the
expected age
Question 2
In constructivist-oriented classrooms, students are typically taught to
a. use mnemonic strategies to increase their ability to memorize
b. recognize the ways teachers organize information and make it their own
c. plan and direct their learning to the greatest extent possible
d. all of these are typical of constructivist classrooms
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