In recent years the concept of sociocultural perspective and Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) have emerged to have a great impact on learning and development. It can also be characterized as an approach in line with human science with the purpose of explaining and developing the relationship among some conditions such as mental functioning, cultural, institutional and historical condition in which mental functioning is needed. (van Lier, 2004). ZPD considered as the most fundamental idea in Vygotsky
Since the outbreak of new technologies, we have been witnesses of the influences these improvements caused on the different aspects of our daily lives. From changing the way in which we buy goods, to the way in which we receive news from the world and to the way we communicate with each other. Regarding this last aspect, we can say that technologies have had a great impact on and have changed several parameters of human relationships. Furthermore, it is considered that an innovative way of communication
Writing is a basic communication skill and a unique asset in the process of learning a second language. Both aspect of writing are important in the typical language class, and both can serve to reinforce the other (Chastain, 1988). Writing may not be the goals of all language courses. Writing is one of the four language skills taught in language courses. In composition courses the emphasis is primarily on writing as communication, although increased knowledge of the language system is one of the
Whereas, psychology is defined as the systematic research of behaviour and mental states. The word “behaviour” in this context refers to actions that can be seen directly, such as sleeping, talking and writing. Whereas on the other hand, “mental states” refers to more personal experiences that cannot be observed straight away, such as a person’s feelings (General Psychology, n.d.). The field of Psychology surfaced
Educate about the importance of hand hygiene for preschoolers aged 4-6 years old. The simplest activity such as hand hygiene is the most important to prevent the spread of infection (Health Promotion Board, 2013). A naturally active preschoolers risk of getting infection when they use their dirty hands to rub their eyes or place fingers in their mouth. Singapore has encountered outbreaks of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). According to the Communicable Disease Surveillance in Singapore 2012
it in an endless process of interaction between technological production and social use. So to evaluate the relevance of the internet in society we must remember the specific features of the internet as a technology. Then we have to put it in the context of the transformation of the general social structure, as well as in relation to the cultural characteristics of this social structure. Indeed, we live in a new social structure, the global network society, characterized by the growth of a new culture
literature is both consistent and clear in demonstrating the power and potential of the culturally diverse organization. The key to tapping the advantages of multiculturism and avoiding its pitfalls is to create an organization in which members of all sociocultural backgrounds contribute and achieve their full potential. This strategy is difficult to achieve, as it entails maintaining a balance between meeting the objectives of the organization and retaining the individual cultures of employees. Leaders face
generally when a person dresses in a formative/ formal manner it is due to the fact that in some way he/she is following cultural conventions. Conventions communicate which group an individual may belong to, the social status they hold or other sociocultural facts. It is clearly evident that Mr. Bean portrays a presence of authority; his conservative/professional way of dressing is a powerful indicator that exuberates the demand for respect and attention. However, his personality and his facial expressions
For generations, the oversimplified scientific method has been taught in schools as the way scientists do science, and thus, science is commonly thought of as a systematic progression of steps lacking any creativity or imagination. However, the process of science is complicated, unpredictable, and exhilarating. Developing scientific knowledge through inferences and theories requires substantial amounts of creativity from scientists. In fact, creativity pervades an entire scientific investigation
The grammatical and the words choices are very important in writing. They affect the way we present our ideas. So the writer can reach what he/she wants and influence his readers. Every writer has different assumptions, beliefs and ideologies about the world and how it should be. Their grammatical and lexical choices help us to understand their different views and ideologies. The language of written texts helps readers to understand the writers' experiences, their reasons, their differences and communicative