Lev Vygotsky
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Under Jerome Bruner's Cognitive Development and Discovery Learning Theory, a central concept is 'Scaffolding' (which, although later associated with Vygotsky, in Bruner's context refers to the temporary and flexible support framework provided by a teacher to advance the learner beyond their current capability, and is gradually withdrawn as task mastery is achieved). Regarding its psychological implications and the scientific facilitation of students' self-regulated learning and cognitive autonomy in classroom instruction, which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid?
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In Jerome Bruner's cognitive development and instruction theory, Scaffolding refers to the temporary and flexible support provided by a teacher or More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) to help the learner within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).
- As the learner gains proficiency and develops cognitive capacity, this support is gradually faded out.
- The ultimate goal is to enable the learner to solve problems independently.
- This process scientifically and effectively promotes self-regulated learning and cognitive autonomy in students.
Therefore, Option (b) is the correct and scientifically valid statement.
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