Zone of Proximal Development Vygotsky introduced the construct of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) as a new approach that aims at matching the learning with the child’s level of development (Palincsar‚ 1998). In other words‚ ZPD connects psychological perspective of child development with that of a pedagogical perspective on 28 instruction (Hedegaard‚ 1990). It implies the importance of the social environment and the support and assistance it can offer for development. It encompasses a degree
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Arts of the Contact Zone Q2R#3&4 In “”Arts of the Contact Zone” Pratt gets the point across that cultures should recognize the “contact zone.” By giving examples like Poma’s writing and a homework assignment that her son had‚ Pratt defines the contact zone as the “meeting of cultures with asymmetric power.” (p 487) The word “cultures” refers to every type of group in my eyes‚ groups such as sports teams and even classrooms. A classroom can be defined as a contact zone because the Teacher and
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of “contact zone” seems pretty simple to understand at the first look but what does it truly means? Mary Louise defines this term as “… social spaces where cultures meet‚ clash‚ and grapple with each other‚ often in contexts of highly asymmetrical power” (Pratt 575). In a “contact zone” a person meets with two different cultures‚ going through a struggle to maintain a certain identity. As for me‚ I have faced this contact zone when I left my country to study abroad in United States. I have struggled
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In this model there are three zones‚ at first the comfort zone‚ after that the learning zone and at least the panic zone. When you are getting out of your comfort zone you arrive in the learning zone‚ just across the border. In this area it is possible to grow‚ to learn‚ to be curious and explore your possibilities. Being in this area feels exciting but the safety comfort zone is only one step behind you. A trainer or coach will bring you in this area. By for example; practicing parasailing when
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In “A Look at the Facts on Gun-Free Zones‚” John Lott argues and defends that the increase of criminal attacks in Gun Free Zones is a cause of concern for college students. Because Lott is an American economist‚ political commentator‚ gun rights advocate‚ and the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center‚ he feels involved in the gun control debate as he is concerned for the safety of the students (1). However‚ Lott is not the only stakeholder; students hoping to attend college‚ professors
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large population of centenarians; he called these areas “Blue Zones” (Buettner‚ 0:33). In these three Blue Zones Buettner was able to come down to nine common denominators that have helped contribute to such a huge boost of longevity in the population. Of the nine the most important three and most commonly covered by Buettner are diets‚ physical activity‚ and society. In my community of Wyndemere‚ the main demographic is elder citizens and I will cover how we can improve life styles and promote longevity
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Cutting Weight in Combat Sports Indira Moores Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Contents Cutting Weight in Combat Sports 3 Cutting Weight in General 3 Effects of Extreme Weight Cuts 4 Effects on Growth and Development 5 Proper Techniques 5 Effects on Performance 6 Average Cuts 7 Prevention of Weight Cutting 8 Conclusion 8 Works Cited 10 Cutting Weight in Combat Sports It is a known fact that to be a competitor at an elite level‚ one must work hard and make sacrifices
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Zone of Proximal Development Developed by Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky‚ the zone of proximal development (ZPD) refers to a metaphorical area between material a learner has mastered‚ and material that goes beyond a learner’s ability. This ‘middle-ground’ represents “potential learning” that can only occur through interactions with a ‘more advanced peer:’ teachers‚ parents‚ more capable classmates. Building upon a student’s previous knowledge‚ a teacher working within the ZPD uses scaffolding
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In the world we live in today‚ there is a big debate over whether or not women should be allowed to fight in combat. The military believes that this ruling that should happen in these changing times. Even though many people‚ including top military generals and commanders‚ believe that women should be allowed to be drafted for the military in combat positions‚ many people happen to disagree with the statement. Since the Revolutionary War‚ women have been serving in the army as nurses‚ chefs‚ water
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known as blue zones – geographical areas that are known to inhabit people that live substantially longer than the global average. During their studies‚ they found some common denominators within each of the cultures they examined. In an effort to educate the general population with tips on how to live longer‚ Buettner and his associates reveal their findings to us through a lecture transcript called “How To Live To 100+.” We can apply the principles found within the blue zone cultures to my
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