Question

Bruner's concept of "scaffolding" is primarily associated with which of the following theories?

• A. Vygotsky's Social Development Theory
• B. bPiaget's Cognitive Development Theory
• C. Skinner's Operant Conditioning
• D. Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Vygotsky's Social Development Theory

• Scaffolding is closely tied to Vygotsky's ideas on social learning. It refers to the support provided by a more knowledgeable person to help the learner perform tasks they cannot do alone.

• This concept aligns with Vygotsky's idea of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).