It encompasses internalization, semiotic mediation, concept development, and all of his ideas. Reading and writing assessment is most effective in identifying what the child knows in relation to the literacy demand. Instruction is most effective in mediating, scaffolding between this known and the next level of learning. What the child can do in cooperation today he can do alone tomorrow. Instruction within the zone of proximal development begins with the idea that the path of learning is from social interaction to internalized independent functioning.
Social interaction provides the context for guiding the child s learning.
During instruction, the teacher mediates or augments the child s ability to perform various learning tasks by providing guidance and support primarily through social dialogue. The teacher mediates or augments the child s learning. The teacher s mediational role is flexible. The teacher focuses on the amount of support needed.