Discussion 5: Lev Vygotsky

Read Mooney, pages 99-116 Complete Discussion 5; You post an original response of 300 – 500 words

Ms. Douglas, a first grade teacher, expects children not to socialize with other children during class time.  After all, there is so much to learn and so little time!  Recess is rare because the principal doesn’t support a schedule that prioritizes free play.  The kids only have 30 minutes at lunch and after standing in line, it is more like 20 minutes, so the lunch ladies encourage them NOT to talk and to eat so they can finish their lunch.

What would Vygotsky think about this practice?  Do you support or disagree with Vygotsky’s stance on this?  Why?

book

Mooney, C.G. (2013). An introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson Piaget & Vygotsky (2nd ed.). Minnesota: Redleaf Press.

other readings

Bodrova, E., & Leong, D. (2007). Tools of the mind: The Vygotskian approach to early childhood education. New York: Pearson.

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