In a message dated 4/27/2001 10:55:56 AM Central Daylight Time,
blantonw@miami.edu writes:
> Even when
> sustainability is obtained, contradictions continue to emerge and others
> that remain to be solved. For example, to use the 5D as an early
> practicum for undergraduates creates a contradiction between the
> traditional (behavioral/cognitive) model of teacher preparation and a new
>
To get this through a Union vote is nearly impossible. Any suggestions?
Now my question about zpd. I have to revoke my earlier agreement with the
idea that zpd is a social construct. Having worked with both group settings
and one-on-one interventions it is my belief that zpd is an individual
phenomenon and to try and invent a social environment that will provide this
developmental transition is unrealistic. The support for this theory is long
and drawn-out but I will certainly provide evidence shortly. Part of the
support is from Vygotsky's writing and part of this is from the
cross-cultural studies conducted by Scribner & Cole. Conscious thought is
different then unconscious thought and within the confines of daily life we
shift between the two.
More to come,
Eric
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