Forlearningto take place, it’s critical that the expert understands the learner’s specific ZPD stage.
The learner does not need the help of anexpert.
Instead, this term has been put forth by other researchers who have expanded on his original theories.
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While the expert may be an adult, Vygotsky also emphasized the power of peer learning.
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