VYGOTSKY AND HIS CONTRIBUTION IN THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD

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Vygotsky was a great educationalist. He is well known for his work in the field of constructivism. his field of specialization was psychology. He supported the idea that each and every child construct his or her own knowledge. ygotsky was a great educationalist. He is well known for his work in the field of constructivism. his field of specialization was psychology. He supported the idea that each and every child construct his or her own knowledge.There are several unique concepts which Vygotsky introduces.the first concept introduced by him was 'Social Situation of Development'. under this he stated that society plays an every important role in the mental development of a child.he also talked about the interrelation between the language and thought formation. he told that society help the child in his/her language development which in turn help the child in concept formation.

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