Vygotsky also believed development and learning was shaped by social interaction and culture (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.323). This is evident in students at school, where English is their second language. Their learning is scaffolded from speaking simple words, sentences, reading and finally writing. Appropriation takes place where students learn using cultural tools in order to reason, act and participate in everyday activities (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.323). A recent example of social and cultural interaction using scaffolding is Harmony Day, where students either dress in their cultural costume, or wear orange. The day begins with a lesson on cultural diversity, then the students are guided through activities such as putting their name on their country of origin on a world map, and making paper figures holding hands. Finally, there is a parade with songs and stories at the end of the day. It is realised that societies and cultures are made up of many different ‘product’ or people (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013,
Vygotsky also believed development and learning was shaped by social interaction and culture (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.323). This is evident in students at school, where English is their second language. Their learning is scaffolded from speaking simple words, sentences, reading and finally writing. Appropriation takes place where students learn using cultural tools in order to reason, act and participate in everyday activities (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013, p.323). A recent example of social and cultural interaction using scaffolding is Harmony Day, where students either dress in their cultural costume, or wear orange. The day begins with a lesson on cultural diversity, then the students are guided through activities such as putting their name on their country of origin on a world map, and making paper figures holding hands. Finally, there is a parade with songs and stories at the end of the day. It is realised that societies and cultures are made up of many different ‘product’ or people (Woolfolk & Margetts, 2013,