Vygotsky Paper FAQS

1. When are the due dates for the rough draft and the final paper for the Vygotsky Paper?

The rough draft is due 3/23 while the final paper is due 4/6. You have a choice between the Piagetian and Sociocultural Paper. So if you choose to Piagetian paper you do not have to do the Sociocultural Paper and vice versa.

2. Is the rough draft mandatory?

No, it is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended because you will get thorough feedback and a score on the assignment so you will get a chance to revise your paper with the feedback given to you and will have the opportunity to revise and get a higher score for your final paper. If you like the score you got on the rough draft you can resubmit the same paper again for the final paper.

3. Can I turn in a rough draft even though I have not completed all parts of the paper?

Yes, you can but you will get feedback only on the parts you submit.

4. What are some examples of possible activities or games I could choose to teach the child through scaffolding?

Here are some possible choices (not limited to these choices, more examples on rubric but not limited to those either):

1. Driving a Car (ages 15 and up)

2. The game Candy Land (ages 3 to 5)

3. Riding a Bike (ages 3 to 8)

4. Chess (ages 8 and up)

Please choose the appropriate age for the activity or game otherwise you will get points docked off!!(example: Candy Land would not be an activity you choose to teach an 8 year old).

5. I cannot meet the child in person. How would I perform this task?

This task can be performed by video chat such as zoom (well depends on the task, some may have to be in person, you if you cannot meet in person choose an activity or game you can teach online).

6. I do not know a child to teach a possible game or activity to through scaffolding. What should I do?

If you do not know a child. You can find an adult and can teach them a game they may have not played before which is age appropriate. For example, many adults do not know chess.

7. I do not have access to a child or an adult, what should I do?

Contact the instructor right away. I find hard to believe that you do not have anyone to teach a game or activity through scaffolding including an adult. I will come up with an alternative assignment or I will see if you can find someone in the class to teach a game or activity to through scaffolding.

8. What sources do I use for the background part of the paper?

The only source that you need to use for the background part of the paper in the textbook or lecture. You can use other scholarly sources, but you are not required to use additional sources other than your textbook or lecture. Do not forget to cite the textbook or any other sources you used in your references.