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Taylor, Lyn – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
Presents background information about Vygotskian theories. Describes Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Discusses a model of attitude development that incorporates the ZPD, meta-awareness, the components of an attitude, and factors influencing attitude development. Suggests educational implications. (45 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Cultural Influences
Jones, Graham A.; Thornton, Carol A. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
Describes Vygotsky's zones of proximal development, the importance of social interaction in learning through problem solving, and the benefits of modeling. Presents three implications for teaching and learning mathematics based on a teaching experiment focusing on these constructs. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Instructional Effectiveness, Interpersonal Relationship
Sierpinska, Anna – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1993
Examines operations of generalization, identification, discrimination, and synthesis in mathematical concept development from early childhood to late adolescence according to Vygotsky's theory of development. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Classification, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
