tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258874460207986480.post1416709721086240153..comments2014-11-30T21:31:47.240-08:00Comments on Shaping Bridges: Seeking Clarity: Teaching through the lense of ZPD.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02819788568823222071noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258874460207986480.post-14839230977969151702014-11-30T21:31:47.240-08:002014-11-30T21:31:47.240-08:00Thank you for the feedback and additional resource...Thank you for the feedback and additional resources Richard! With each discussion I have about this form of assessment and feedback the more I realise how many interpretations and adaptations exist! I recently went to a presentation at Melbourne University Assessment Research Centre where they applied ZPD type techniques to the growth assessment of collaboration skills. That to me highlighted some new applications as well as some unknown limitations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819788568823222071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258874460207986480.post-20499183863916214842014-11-16T21:10:55.228-08:002014-11-16T21:10:55.228-08:00Great to see you're interested in the concept ...Great to see you're interested in the concept of ZPD! As you, and Phillip, suggest Vygotsky doesn't view development as a linear process rather development as stages. For further reading about ZPD you might be interested in this paper http://nveresov.narod.ru/ZPD.pdf which is written by an Associate Professor at Monash. You might also be interested in connecting with Princess Hill as their approach is based on Vygotsky's cultural historical theory. <br /><br />Esme Capp's thesis is online but it is probably a bit of heavy read but does give a thorough description of how learning happens at her school. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/monash:120801Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287074589867292068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258874460207986480.post-14232208216301259812014-11-13T02:18:15.136-08:002014-11-13T02:18:15.136-08:00Great work Cath! I am glad I read this after our s...Great work Cath! I am glad I read this after our session this afternoon as I enjoyed hearing you explain your journey and the power it has given you as a teacher to keep going and use this.<br />ZPD is something that cannot be used each and every time but when used well it is such a powerful tool. I look forward to hearing of more success stories!<br />Keep up the wonderful teaching. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258874460207986480.post-38146866303334590282014-11-12T18:53:57.496-08:002014-11-12T18:53:57.496-08:00I agree Aaron! ZPD is perhaps not the best measuri...I agree Aaron! ZPD is perhaps not the best measuring tool of growth in areas where there is no continuum or at least some form of scope and sequence. I too would be interested to know how it could be used effectively (if at all) in more open learning situations. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819788568823222071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258874460207986480.post-85923367970720053632014-11-12T16:24:38.022-08:002014-11-12T16:24:38.022-08:00Great reflection Catherine. I am really intrigued ...Great reflection Catherine. I am really intrigued with where ZPD fits in regards to learning and teaching in supposed outlying/specialist subjects, such as art and technology. I remember speaking with Phillip Holmes-Smith about this and he said that for subjects that are not a part of some sort of continuum, such as robotics or photography, that ZPD can be more difficult. I am also really interested as to where ZPD fits within an inquiry based classroom, whether it be Project-Based Learning or Design Thinking. I feel that I really need to investigate this in more detail.Aaron Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779244166190777973noreply@blogger.com