VYGOTSKY - Applying Learning Theories to Online Instructional Design

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B) Practical Application (Principles)

In applying Vygotsky's theory of social cognitive development, Kearsley (1994e) suggests keeping the following principles in mind:

  1. Full cognitive development requires social interaction.

  2. Cognitive development is limited to a certain range at any given age.

© 1999 by Peter J. Patsula

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