scholarly journals The zone of actual and the zone of proximal development measured through preschool dynamic assessment as predictors of later school performance - a longitudinal study

Psihologija ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 4-4
Author(s):  
Sladjana Lukovic ◽  
Bojana Marinkovic ◽  
Marija Zotovic-Kostic

The goal of the study was to examine whether the zone of actual (ZAD) and the zone of proximal development (ZPD) in children, measured through preschool dynamic assessment, could be used as predictors of later school performance. A longitudinal study was conducted. The participants were 114 students from the ?Stevan Colovic? primary school in Arilje (54 boys, and 60 girls), Serbia. The findings generally confirm that measures from preschool dynamic assessment can be used as predictors of later school performance. ZAD was shown to be a better predictor than ZPD. ZPD is an independent predictor only for performance in language and mathematics tests in a final trial test. Affective-motivational scaffolding is a better predictor than cognitive scaffolding. These results are considered in the context of Vygotsky?s theory and also in that of dynamic assessment procedures. Theoretical and practical implications for future studies of affective-motivational and cognitive factors as predictors of school performance are being considered.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
James P. Lantolf ◽  
Jiao Xi ◽  
Valeriya Minakova

In the initial sociocultural theory (SCT) timeline, Lantolf and Beckett (2009) surveyed a broad spectrum of research informed by sociocultural psychology as it was extended into the field of second language acquisition and language teaching. Since that time, the amount of research that has been published within the SCT framework has grown exponentially. With regard to the educational setting, two major strands of research have emerged; one that addresses pedagogical practice and the other that deals with assessment. The assessment strand, Dynamic Assessment, adheres to principles that emerge from the SCT concept of the Zone of Proximal Development and is the topic of a separate timeline (see Poehner & Wang, forthcoming). The pedagogical strand, the topic of the present article, is generally referred to as Concept-based Language Instruction (C-BLI), although in some publications the rubric Concept-based Instruction (CBI) is used. Unfortunately, the abbreviation of the alternative rubric has on more than one occasion been confused with content-based instruction, also abbreviated as CBI. We would like to suggest here that it would be better if SCT researchers were to adopt C-BLI to avoid misinterpretations going forward.


FORUM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-230
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Shorofi ◽  
Mohammad Saleh Sanatifar ◽  
Mansoor Tavakoli

Abstract For training translators in academic settings, the notion of translation bilingual sub-competence is fundamental. However, little research has addressed the practical methods for developing the trainees’ translation bilingual sub-competence. The present study investigated the impact of Group Dynamic Assessment on trainees’ translation bilingual sub-competence development and the ways it helps them develop their bilingual sub-competence. Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development and PACTE translation competence model served as the theoretical framework for the study. Methodologically, a mixed-methods study was designed. For the quantitative phase, a semi-experimental method, and for the qualitative phase, interviews were administered. The results confirmed that implementing a Group Dynamic Assessment developed the trainees’ translation bilingual sub-competence. The findings of the study can be used in professional development and in-service courses for the academic staff and could pave the way for further empirical research in translation pedagogy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon G. Taukeni

Background: One of the methods receiving the current attention in addressing poor performance and low learning achievements among lower primary school learners is through remedial teaching. The approach to provide remedial support was informed by Vygotsky’s social development theory.Aim: The objective of this study was to support primary school learners who failed with ungraded symbols in their first school term to obtain better passing symbols at the end of Term 2 and Term 3.Setting: An intervention was carried out in 2016 academic year to provide remedial support to learners who were enrolled at Catholic AIDS Action Tonateni Centre in Oshakati town, Namibia.Methods: Quantitative approach and descriptive design methods were used in this study. The first school term results were used as a baseline. A total of 12 learners (five boys and seven girls) from Grades 1 to 7 were randomly selected to participate in the remedial class. Data collection instruments included learners’ school reports, homework books, class exercise books and test books. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyse descriptive statistics, namely, frequencies and percentages.Results: Results showed that the participating learners obtained better passing symbols in the three identified subjects: Oshindonga first language, English second language and mathematics as depicted in their Term 2 and Term 3 school reports.Conclusion: Remedial support demonstrated that learners who performed with poor symbols at the end of their first school term could still obtain better passing symbols in the second and third term provided they are supported to improve in their areas of learning difficulties.


2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew E. Poehner

First introduced to the West by Vygotsky’s colleague, Luria (1961), the zone of proximal development (ZPD) has inspired an approach to evaluating learning potential known as dynamic assessment (DA). However, Vygotsky (1986) also conceived of the ZPD as a guiding principle for teaching to optimally affect learner development, a notion that has been enthusiastically researched in education. The field of applied linguistics takes as its point of departure a dialectical reading of Vygotsky, understanding assessment of the ZPD and teaching in the ZPD to be a unified process. To date, this work has focused on classroom contexts where the provision of mediation during teacher–learner interactions may simultaneously illuminate learner abilities and promote development. Examples are presented involving learners of French. D’abord introduite à l’Ouest par un collègue de Vygotsky, Luria (1961), la Zone Proximale de Développement (ZPD) a inspiré une approche visant à évaluer le potentiel d’apprentissage connue sous le nom d’Évaluation Dynamique (DA). Pourtant, Vygotsky (1986) concevait aussi la ZPD comme un principe capable de guider un enseignement visant à influencer de manière optimale le développement de l’élève, une notion qui a été explorée avec enthousiasme dans le domaine de l’éducation. Le champ de la linguistique appliquée prend comme point de départ une lecture dialectique de Vygotsky, comprenant l’évaluation de la ZPD et l’enseignement dans la ZPD dans un même processus. Jusqu’au présent, ce travail s’est centré sur les contextes de classe où l’offre de médiation au cours des interactions enseignant-élè ve peut simultanément éclairer des capacités de l’élève et promouvoir leur développement. Les exemples présentés concernent des élèves qui apprennent le français langue seconde. Zunächst von Vygotskys Kollegen Luria (1961) in der westlichen Welt vorgestellt, hat die Zone der proximalen Entwicklung (ZPE) einen Ansatz zur Untersuchung des Lernpotentials inspiriert, der als dynamische Diagnostik (Dynamic Assessment, DA) bekannt geworden ist. Vygotsky (1986) hat jedoch die ZPE auch als Leitprinzip für ein Lehren konzipiert, das optimalen Einfluss auf die Entwicklung des Lerners haben soll, eine Idee, die enthusiastisch im pädagogischen Feld untersucht wurde. Der Bereich der angewandten Linguistik nimmt als ihren Ausgangspunkt eine dialektische Auslegung von Vygotsky, bei dem die Erfassung der ZPE und das Unterrichten in dieser Zone als einheitlicher Prozess aufgefasst werden. Derzeit fokussiert diese Arbeit auf Klassenraumkontexten, wo die Bereitstellung von Mediation während Lehrer-Lerner-Interaktionen in simultaner Weise die Fähigkeiten der Lerner aufhellen kann und gleichzeitig Entwicklung fördert. Beispiele von Schülern aus dem Fremdsprachenunterricht werden vorstellt. La Zona de Desarrollo Próxima, introducida primeramente en occidente por Luria (1961), que fue discípulo de Vygotsky, ha inspirado un enfoque para evaluar el potencial de aprendizaje, entendido como una Evaluación Dinámica. Sin embargo, Vygotsky (1986) concibió la Zona de Desarrollo Próxima como una guía para la enseñanza y para optimizar el impacto del desarrollo del aprendiz, una noción que ha sido investigada de forma enfática en educación. El campo de la lingüística aplicada toma como punto de partida una lectura dialéctica de Vygotsky, una evaluación comprensiva de la Zona de Desarrollo Próxima y una enseñanza en dicha Zona para convertirlo en un proceso unificado. Este trabajo se ha focalizado en el contexto del aula, donde la provisión de la mediación se ha producido durante las interacciones entre el profesor y los estudiantes, lo cual permite iluminar simultáneamente las habilidades de los estudiantes e incrementar su desarrollo. Se presentan ejemplos relativos a estudiantes de Francés. La Zona di Sviluppo Prossimale (ZPD), sin dalla sua prima presentazione in Occidente da parte di Luria (1961) collega di Vygotsky, ha ispirato l’approccio di valutazione del potenziale di apprendimento noto come Valutazione Dinamica (DA). Tuttavia Vygotsky (1986) aveva anche concepito la ZPD come un principio guida per un insegnamento che abbia un impatto ottimale sullo sviluppo dello studente, una idea che è stata oggetto di ricerche entusiastiche in educazione. Il campo della linguistica applicata considera come punto di partenza una lettura dialettica di Vygotsky, intendendo la valutazione della ZPD e l’insegnamento nella ZPD come un processo unificato. Finora questo lavoro si è focalizzato sui contesti di classe, in cui la mediazione durante le interazioni docente-studente pu ò nello stesso tempo mettere in luce le abilit à dello studente e promuovere lo sviluppo. Vengono presentati esempi che coinvolgono studenti francesi.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (8.1) ◽  
pp. 86-91
Author(s):  
Evelyn Veronica Almeida ◽  
Guido Vinicio Duque

The current unemployment of young adults in developing countries such as Ecuador is partially due to the collapse of the social security system, the increase in time of workers’ contributions to the retirement system, and the economic crisis. Assisting youth in creating their own labor market opportunities through developing entrepreneurial competencies is a possible partial remedy to the unemployement situation in the country. However, the main problem in establishing these competencies in business classes, where there is a gap between the theory of entrepreneurship and the simulation, and between the simulation and the entrepreneurial reality. To fill this gap, we are proposing a pedagogical model that merges students’ entrepreneurial traits and curiosities with guidance and experience from teachers and entrepreneurs to develop business projects, taking advantage of business opportunities to facilitate employability in the local area. This model draws upon Vygotsky’s (1978) concepts of Zone of Proximal Development and Mediation, Lantolf and Poehner´s (2011) concept of Dynamic Assessment, and Béchard and Toulouse´s (1991) Pedagogical Model in Entrepreneurship.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-85
Author(s):  
Maxwell Kwesi Nyatsikor ◽  
Winston Kwame Abroampa ◽  
Kweku Esia-Donkoh

This study examined the impact of school locale on pupils’ competencies in the English language and mathematics tests. The sample comprised 16,481 Primary 3 and 14,495 Primary 6 pupils from 448 and 426 schools respectively. The schools were selected using the stratified random sampling technique and the data analysed using a multilevel modelling technique. There was a statistically significant impact of school locale on the national and regional level achievements in both subjects. Rural schools were consistently associated with lower achievement except for the Northern region. The findings suggest that it significantly mattered which part of the country a child attends school in Ghana. This runs counter to the nation’s educational policies and the realisation of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 4. Hence, to provide quality and inclusive education for all pupils, resources for schools and communities should be equitably distributed and effectively utilised.


2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Skou Elkjær ◽  
Bodil Hammer Bech ◽  
Yuelian Sun ◽  
Thomas Munk Laursen ◽  
Jakob Christensen

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