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Luray Caverns - Rock Formation
Fifth graders conduct research on the geological formation Luray Caverns located in Luray, Virginia in preparation for a field trip to the caverns. They conduct Internet research, and answer worksheet discussion questions.
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Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development
Summarizes the Sociocultural theories of Lev Vygotsky and discusses their impact on educational psychology.
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Massey University: Vygotsky
An introduction to some of the basic concepts of Vygotskyean theory. Sections on higher and lower mental functions, intramental vs. intermental abilities, and the zone of proximal development.
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English Made in Brazil: Vygotsky
Discusses the social aspects of language acquisition according to Vygotsky.