alleryAccording to Vygotsky, effective instruction should be pitched where?
AWell below the learner's level
BSlightly ahead of current level
CAt exactly the current level
DFar beyond any learner
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Slightly ahead of current level
1. Vygotsky argued instruction should be slightly ahead of a learner's current stage.
2. This stimulates functions within the zone of proximal development.
3. Too easy or too hard tasks do not do this.
_Source: Wikipedia, Constructivism (philosophy of education), section Engaging and challenging the student_
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