Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory

View the short film clip titled “Vygotsky’s Developmental Theory: An Introduction” to gain understanding of the 3 elements of Vygotsky’s Theory on social development. Keep in mind that Vygotsky believed that learning is constructed or built on previous learning
experiences. Overall, Vygotsky’s theory focuses on the necessity of social interaction to promote development in children. The three elements of Vygotsky’s Theory are:

1. Social Interaction–Vygotsky believed that children need socialization before development can occur.
2. More Knowledgeable Other–Vygotsky believed that children learn from people who are more knowledgeable than they are.
3. The Zone of Proximal Development–This zone is the area between the time when children rely on others and the time when they become independent.