Question

Vygotsky pointed out that children do not independently construct a definition for each a word they learn, but rather they learn the meanings that the surrounding culture has ascribed to each word. This central concept in Vygotsky’s theory is called___________.

Answer 1

ANSWER: MEDIATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

EXPLANATION:

MEDIATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (MLE) refers to the structured approach to learning, which is all age group bound. The subtle of social interaction between teacher and chiid (learner) in the improvements of the learner’s learning experience is also expressed as Mediated Learning Experience.

Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) occurs when children are

guided to metacogntion (learn how to learn) by a mediated agent (often parent, sibling, teacher, or other professional) who has

more knowledge. The mediated agent organizes and transforms stimuli experienced in the extrinsic environment to the child.

L. Vygotsky used sociological approach to develop intelligence and cognition, and described mediation for learning as an crucial path to survival and success.

L. Vygotsky’s theory of the ‘Zone of

Proximal Development’ described four (4) steps in mediated learning experience. They include:

A. Reciprocity (the establishment of a responsiveness between the mediated agent and the child, which is elicited by sharing of cultures).

B. Intent (the explicit goal that is established between the child and the mediator)

C. Meaning (the personal relevance of the learning experience).

D. Transcendence (the expansion of understanding beyond the scope the child is learning in a certain activity, which allows the child to create his/her own learning strategies).

Answer 2

Answer: mediated learning experience

Explanation: mediated learning or mediated learning experience (MLE) is what occurs in a child's learning zone and it describes the way in which stimuli experienced in the environment are transformed by a mediating agent (a parent, teacher, sibling, or other persons) who guides them to discovering their own strategy for learning. It occurs when children are guided to be more knowledgeable by someone who is more knowledgeable. Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) while similar to coaching aims to assist someone to be a more skilled and an independent learner.