Sociocultural Cognitive Development
Definition
This is an approach to understanding cognitive development that emphasizes how social interactions and culture guide cognitive development.
Related terms
Cultural Transmission/Cultural Learning: The way a group of people within a society or culture tend to learn and pass on information.
Scaffolding in Education: A process where teachers model or demonstrate how to solve a problem, then step back, offering support as needed.
Collaborative Learning: An educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups of learners working together to solve a problem or complete a task.
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AP Psychology - 6.3 Cognitive Development in Childhood
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