Lev Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory focuses on culture, the values, beliefs, customs and skills of a social group, and how it is transmitted to the next generation.
This descriptive case study (Involves starting with a descriptive theory- Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory. The subjects are then observed and the information gathered is compared to the pre-existing theory) will be based on your observation, for at least an hour or two, of a specific setting that is new to you. The setting should be one you have never been in before where you can watch children/adult interaction.
You should select a setting likely to present behaviors you can analyze based on a range of the concepts taught in this course.
Some examples are listed below:
Playground
Park
Birthday party
Family gatherings
Theme parks
The mall
Religious establishments
Your paper should:
Describe the setting, the people who are part of it, and the behaviors you observe;
Analyze the behavior in terms of relevant to the concepts taught in this course. (This analysis should be the main part of the paper); and
Summarize the influence of Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory on childrens development using the three major themes:
The More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
Social Interaction
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
This should be a three to four (3 to 4) page essay in proper APA style and format. Include two to three (2 -3) citations from peer-reviewed articles and the assigned readings in the course.
Paper Requirements
Length: 3 – 4 page essay
Double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins
APA Format
