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Direct linkWass, Rob; Golding, Clinton – Teaching in Higher Education, 2014
Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) provides an important understanding of learning, but its implications for teachers are often unclear or limited and could be further explored. We use conceptual analysis to sharpen the ZPD as a teaching tool, illustrated with examples from teaching critical thinking in zoology. Our conclusions are…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Cognitive Development, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Critical Thinking
