Answer to Question #217877 in English for Rirhandzu Mathye

Question

Define the concept zone of proximal development

Answer 1

The zone of proximal development refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner. It also refers to the range of abilities an individual can perform with guidance of an expert but cannot yet perform on their own. An example of this concept is a parent teaching a child how to ride a bicycle.