Lev Vygotsky
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According to Lev Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory, when a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) provides temporary, structured, and sensitive support to a novice or child to help them learn up to a level slightly beyond their current capacity, and as the child learns to perform independently, that support is gradually reduced or withdrawn, what is this entire educational and psychological process called?
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In Lev Vygotsky's theory of socio-cultural development, 'scaffolding' refers to the temporary support or guidance provided by a teacher, adult, or more capable peer (MKO) to help a child learn within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). As the child becomes capable of performing the task independently, this support is gradually removed.
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