18/01/2026
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Psych Trivia: Entry 4 โ The Zone of Proximal Development
๐ Did you know? that the best learning happens not when a child works alone or is simply given the answers, but when theyโre guided just enough to figure things out themselves? This idea comes from Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky, who introduced the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). The ZPD is the space between what a learner can do independently and what they can do with support from someone more knowledgeable, like a teacher, parent, or friends.
For example, when a child is learning to tie their shoes, they might struggle alone, but with a parent guiding their hands step by step, they gradually learn the skill. Over time, the support is removed as the child becomes confident and independent. Vygotsky believed this โscaffoldingโ process is essential for learning and development. So, the next time you guide someone through a new skill, rememberโyouโre helping them grow within their Zone of Proximal Development, giving just the right amount of support to help them succeed and become independent learners. This balance of challenge and help is what makes learning truly effective and empowering.
โWhat a child can do in cooperation today, he can do alone tomorrow.โ โ Lev Vygotsky
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Stick around for more brain-bending theories, wild experiments, and fascinating phenomena from the field of psychology! ๐๐ง
๐ Source: Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.https://w.pauldowling.me/rtf/2021.1/readings/LSVygotsky_1978_MindinSocietyDevelopmentofHigherPsycholo.pdf
๐ง Trivia by: Keith Bulaon, Internal Vice President
๐ผ๏ธ : Jelaine Jairah Castor
โ๐ป : Janelle Bagasan
