Lev Vygotsky

In order to compare and contrast Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories of cognitive development, you can consider their conceptions of how children move through development. Piaget believed that there...

Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development emphasizes the crucial role of social interaction and language in cognitive growth. He proposed that communication fosters mental processes through "making...

The teacher can make a topic more understandable by using non-verbal communication, proper intonation, visuals in picture and print, and schema.