Vygotsky\u2019s Sociocultural Theory
\nDiscussion
\nVygotsky\u2019s Sociocultural Theory Discussion
\nPiaget\u2019s deemphasis on language as a source of cognitive
\ndevelopment brought on yet another challenge, this time from
\nVygotsky\u2019s sociocultural theory, which stresses the social context
\nof cognitive development. During early childhood, rapid growth of
\nlanguage broadens preschoolers\u2019 participation in social dialogues
\nwith more knowledgeable individuals, who encourage them to
\nmaster culturally important tasks. Soon children start to
\ncommunicate with themselves in much the same way they
\nconverse with others. This greatly enhances their thinking and
\nability to control their own behavior. Let\u2019s see how this happens.
\nPrivate Speech
\nTAKE A MOMENT\u2026 Watch preschoolers as they play and explore
\nthe environment, and you will see that they frequently talk out
\nloud to themselves. For example, as Sammy worked a puzzle, he
\nsaid, \u201cWhere\u2019s the red piece? Now, a blue one. No, it doesn\u2019t fit. Try
\nit here.\u201d
\nPiaget ( 1923 \/ 1926 ) called these utterances egocentric speech,
\nreflecting his belief that young children have difficulty taking the
\nperspectives of others. Their talk, he said, is often \u201ctalk for self\u201d in
\nwhich they express thoughts in whatever form they happen to
\noccur, regardless of whether a listener can understand. Piaget
\nbelieved that cognitive development and certain social<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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