What is Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
Inner zone of the brain
Area with the highest population density
Gap between current level and potential level of development
A geographic location
Answer
Lev Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is the gap between a child's current level of development and the level at which they could potentially develop with the help of an adult or more capable peer. This zone is where learning happens, as children are able to take on tasks that they wouldn't be able to do on their own.
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