Lev Vygotsky
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According to Lev Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory, when a capable adult or More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) provides temporary and structured support to a child to learn a complex task within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), and as the child becomes proficient in that task, that support is gradually withdrawn, what is this entire educational and psychological process called?
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In Lev Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory of development, 'Scaffolding' refers to the temporary support or guidance provided by an MKO (More Knowledgeable Other) to assist the learner in learning within the scope of their ability (ZPD). As the learner becomes capable of performing the task independently, this support is gradually reduced.
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