Correct Answer - Option 4 : Cultural tools
Lev Vygotsky', a Soviet psychologist, has propounded the "Socio-cultural Theory". This theory implies the idea that social interaction plays a crucial role in the development of learner's cognitive ability.
- The word "culture" derives from a French term, which in turn derives from the Latin "colere" which means to tend to the earth and grow, or cultivation and nurture.
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Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.
Lev Vygotsky's social-cultural perspective of learning emphasizes importance of cultural tools in the learning process.
Culture is the main determinant of cognitive development and learning. It plays a significant role in human intellectual development and how humans perceive the world.
- Learning takes place through the interaction between child and the culture.
- Different cultures play a vital role in shaping abilities and behaviours of a child and works as a tool of intellectual adaptation.
- The children’s cognitive abilities have been studied from a sociocultural perspective that originated with the work of Vygotsky.
- Vygotsky’s theory placed the idea of children’s participation in socio-cultural activities with the guidance of more skilled partners.
- The child can develop cultural psychology in which learning was seen to depend upon mediation by the social, cultural, and institutional process at various levels.
Hence, we conclude that Lev Vygotsky's social-cultural perspective of learning emphasizes importance of cultural tools in the learning process.
