Vygotsky’s Theory of Social Constructivism
According to Vygotsky’s theory, intellectual stimulation through human interaction, such as in case of parents and children, teachers and pupils, peer interaction, is very critical to the development and overall growth of a child. Vygotsky's Theory of Social Constructivism & 9-layered model of giftedness place special emphasis on active learning and lifelong learning skills. They emphasize on values, besides knowledge and skills. Such values are persistence, patience, endurance, self-improvement, self-knowledge. They are centered on human potential for evolution through both social and personal endeavor. They both consider cognitive skills could bring about personal and societal prosperity. According to this theory, intellectual development is driven by human communication and interaction encompassing cultural characteristics, such as values, language as well as thinking processes. Moreover, students’ learning capacity is tied to the development of their cognitive skill...